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Hough, Peter was born on October 8, 1967 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Son of Roy William, Herbert and Sandra Hough.
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Fully revised to incorporate recent developments in world politics, the second edition of Understanding Global Security analyzes the variety of ways in which people's lives are threatened and/or secured in contemporary global politics. The traditional focus of Security Studies texts - war, deterrence and terrorism - are analyzed alongside non-military security issues such as famine, crime, disease, disasters, environmental degredation and human rights abuses to provide a comprehensive survey of how and why people are killed in the contemporary world. New features to this edition include: • analysis of key international political events of recent years such as the War in Iraq, Hurricane Katrina and the Israeli incursion into Lebanon • recent developments in the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and the ‘war against terror’ • new data on deaths attributable to global warming and the contribution played by this in ‘securitizing’ the issue on the agendas of sceptical states • examinations of ‘lifestyle illnesses’, largely spread by the diffusion of Western culture, like smoking or diabetes • greater analysis of recent diplomatic and institutional developments in the area of security: the Human Security Network and the UN Commission on Human Security. User friendly and easy to follow, this textbook is designed to make a complex subject accessible to all. Key features include: • ‘top ten’ tables highlighting the most destructive events or forms of death in that area throughout history • boxed descriptions elaborating key concepts in the field of security and International Relations • ‘biographical boxes’ of key individuals who have shaped world events • further reading and websites at the end of each chapter guiding you towards the most up-to-date information on various topics • glossary of political terminology. This highly acclaimed and popular academic text will continue to be essential reading for everyone interested in security.
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This is the first book to explore the varied, and often conflicting, interests involved in the formulation of international policies on pesticide manufacture and use. The use of pesticides involves questions of environmental pollution, trade, development, public health, food security, biotechnology and industrial safety. This readable and comprehensive volume examines international policies in each of these areas, and explains why some aspects of pesticide use are subject to strict international guidelines whilst others are not. The text breaks new ground in objectively examining competing perspectives on pesticides, highlighting the viewpoints of food producers and other pesticide users, pesticide producers, health officials, traders and the public. The author also considers how international rules systems emerge from such a divergent set of viewpoints. Finally, the April 1998 International Negotiating Committee's conference is analysed, making this the most up-to-date book available on the subject. This will be essential reading for students and researchers in systems sciences, international relations, politics and environment, as well as policy makers.
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International security has once again become a crucial issue in the post-September 11th world. This textbook introduces students to the core issues of both 'hard' security, which dominated the Cold War, and the 'soft' security that has emerged since, in a clear and concise format that is easy to follow. Understanding Global Security uses helpful case studies to illustrate the key concepts behind the increasing number of non-military threats to security such as terrorism, ethnic rivalries and transnational crime, whilst still exploring the more conventional areas such as war, nuclear weapons and the balance of power. A highly topical account that includes discussion of the 2003 Iraq War, this is the best introductory textbook for students of security studies, strategic studies and international relations. Key content includes: • defining security and the international political agenda • military threats from states and non-state actors • social identity and the economy as threats to security • environmental and health threats • terrorism • natural, man-made and criminal threats • future of security.
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Fully revised to incorporate recent developments, this third edition of Understanding Global Security analyses the variety of ways in which people's lives are threatened and/or secured in contemporary global politics. The traditional focus of Security Studies texts: war, deterrence and terrorism, are analysed alongside non-military security issues such as famine, crime, disease, disasters, environmental degradation and human rights abuses to provide a comprehensive survey of how and why people are killed in the contemporary world. New to this edition: • Greater coverage of the evolving theoretical literature on security, including more analysis of critical theory perspectives and emerging schools of thought. • A revamp of the sections examining the causes of inter-state war and counter-terrorism strategies. • Analysis of key recent developments including the global economic recession, Haiti earthquake of 2010 and Fukushima nuclear disaster of 2011. • New quantitative analysis of the impact of global crime and environmental change. • Greater evaluation of the divergences in how human security is interpreted and the future prospects for this way of thinking and acting in international relations. User-friendly and easy to follow, this textbook is designed to make a complex subject accessible to all. Key features include: • ‘ Top ten’ tables highlighting the most destructive events or forms of death in that areas throughout history. • Boxed descriptions elaborating key concepts in the fields of security and International Relations. • ‘Biographical boxes’ of key individuals who have shaped security politics. • Further reading and websites at the end of each chapter guiding you towards the most up-to-date information on the various topics. • Glossary of political terminology. This highly acclaimed and popular academic text will continue to be essential reading for everyone interested in security.
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Hough, Peter was born on October 8, 1967 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Son of Roy William, Herbert and Sandra Hough.
Bachelor of Science in International Relations with honors, London School Economic, 1989. Master of Science in International Relations, London School Economic, 1990. Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations, City University, London, 1994.
Lecturer European politics City University, 1994—1998. Lecturer international politics Middlesex Univerity, Enfield, England, since 1998.
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(This is the first book to explore the varied, and often c...)
( International security has once again become a crucial ...)
Member of European Consortium for Political Research, Royal Institute international Affairs.
Married Lisa Jane Say. Children: Daisy Elizabeth, Rosie Frances.