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

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

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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Metelits, Claire (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]
Subjects:
Security, International > Africa, Sub-Saharan.
Failed states > Africa, Sub-Saharan.
Muslims > Africa, Sub-Saharan.
Poverty > Africa, Sub-Saharan.
Political stability > Africa, Sub-Saharan.
HISTORY > Military > Other.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Military Science.
Failed states
Muslims
Political stability
Poverty
Security, International
Sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:Click for online access
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781442239562
1442239565
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.

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