Security in Africa : a critical approach to western indicators of threat /

This book questions the dominant Western narrative of security threats in Africa. By assessing the origins of the traditional approach to security and problematizing failed states, political instability, Muslim populations, and poverty, among others, it makes the case for a critical approach to fram...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Metelits, Claire (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]
Temas:
Security, International > Africa, Sub-Saharan.
Failed states > Africa, Sub-Saharan.
Muslims > Africa, Sub-Saharan.
Poverty > Africa, Sub-Saharan.
Political stability > Africa, Sub-Saharan.
États défaillants > Afrique subsaharienne.
Musulmans > Afrique subsaharienne.
Pauvreté > Afrique subsaharienne.
Stabilité politique > Afrique subsaharienne.
HISTORY > Military > Other.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Military Science.
Failed states
Muslims
Political stability
Poverty
Security, International
Sub-Saharan Africa
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This book questions the dominant Western narrative of security threats in Africa. By assessing the origins of the traditional approach to security and problematizing failed states, political instability, Muslim populations, and poverty, among others, it makes the case for a critical approach to framing security challenges in Africa.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781442239562
1442239565

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