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Grave New World: Security Challenges in the 21st Century
The optimism that arrived at the end of the cold war and marked the turn of the Millennium was shattered by September 11. In the aftermath of that event it is not unwarranted pessimism that lines the pages of Grave New World , it is unavoidable reality. Terrorism is but one aspect of many other wider concerns for national and international security, and the contributors to this volume not only warn us, but reward us as well with the clarity of their views into―and possible solutions for―a difficult, complicated future. They speak convincingly of the numerous military and non-military challenges that create security problems―whether those are interstate, intrastate, or transnational―many of which are being dangerously overlooked in public policy debates.
The challenges and complexities might seem insurmountable but the first step in solving problems is recognizing that they exist. Grave New World provides an eye-opening assessment of the prospects for peace and security in the 21st century.
Michael E. Brown frames these issues in his Introduction, "Security Challenges in the 21st Century;" and in his summation, "Security Problems and Security Policy in a Grave New World."
The challenges and complexities might seem insurmountable but the first step in solving problems is recognizing that they exist. Grave New World provides an eye-opening assessment of the prospects for peace and security in the 21st century.
Michael E. Brown frames these issues in his Introduction, "Security Challenges in the 21st Century;" and in his summation, "Security Problems and Security Policy in a Grave New World."
- GenresNonfiction
352 pages, Paperback
First published July 29, 2003
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Michael E. Brown
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Michael E. Brown is an American academic and Professor of International Affairs, Political Science, and Gender Studies at the George Washington University. He served as Dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs from 2005 to 2015. Brown holds a Ph.D. in Government from Cornell University and has held senior roles at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London, Harvard’s Belfer Center, and Georgetown University. His research focuses on international security. Known for his distinctive orange necktie, Brown has become a recognizable figure on campus—except during Halloween week, when he sets it aside.
Michael E. Brown is an American academic and Professor of International Affairs, Political Science, and Gender Studies at the George Washington University. He served as Dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs from 2005 to 2015. Brown holds a Ph.D. in Government from Cornell University and has held senior roles at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London, Harvard’s Belfer Center, and Georgetown University. His research focuses on international security. Known for his distinctive orange necktie, Brown has become a recognizable figure on campus—except during Halloween week, when he sets it aside.
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September 22, 2011
"This is not simply another book about terrorism". Unfortunately it is just that.
As an academic who has quite a background in nuclear and conventional military strategy I can only express my disappointment about this book. It is obviously geared towards newcomers to the discipline of security studies, but fails to present its argument or facts on any higher scientific basis. In fact, it reads more like a collection of mediocre sophomore essays. My Master's students did not enjoy it at all, and complained about the lack of depth and reflexion by the authors. I most certainly agree, and we had a great time ripping every bit of it apart in a seminar.
Don't be fooled by the appeal of the writers being connected to Georgetown; the sad matter of fact is they do not know much about the depths and twists of NBC warfare, security and deterrence. This book is simply too shallow to provide any more insight than a 5-minute Wikipedia article.
Therefore, I do not recommend it.
As an academic who has quite a background in nuclear and conventional military strategy I can only express my disappointment about this book. It is obviously geared towards newcomers to the discipline of security studies, but fails to present its argument or facts on any higher scientific basis. In fact, it reads more like a collection of mediocre sophomore essays. My Master's students did not enjoy it at all, and complained about the lack of depth and reflexion by the authors. I most certainly agree, and we had a great time ripping every bit of it apart in a seminar.
Don't be fooled by the appeal of the writers being connected to Georgetown; the sad matter of fact is they do not know much about the depths and twists of NBC warfare, security and deterrence. This book is simply too shallow to provide any more insight than a 5-minute Wikipedia article.
Therefore, I do not recommend it.
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