Grave New World / Edition 1

by Michael E. Brown, Brian Finlay, Janne E. Nolan, Jo L. Husbands, Dorothy Denning

Overview

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."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780878401420
Publisher:	Georgetown University Press
Publication date:	07/29/2003
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	354
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.74(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Michael E. Brown is dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs and professor of international affairs and political science at The George Washington University, and coeditor of the journal International Security.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Security Challenges in the 21st CenturyMichael E. Brown

Part I: Weapons, Technology, and Security

1. Technology and SecurityTimothy D. Hoyt

2. The Perils of Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical WeaponsBernard I. Finel, Brian D. Finlay, and Janne E. Nolan

3. The Proliferation of Conventional Weapons and TechnologiesJo L. Husbands

4. Information Technology and SecurityDorothy E. Denning

5. Emerging Technologies and SecurityLoren B. Thompson

Part II: Non-Military Aspects of Security

6. Defense Economics and SecurityTheodore H. Moran

7. Energy and SecurityMartha Harris

8. Environmental Factors and SecurityJ.R. McNeill

9. Demographic Developments and SecurityCharles B. Keely

10. Security and Conflict in the Developing WorldTimothy D. Hoyt

Part III: Transnational Actors and Security

11. Transnational Mass Media Organizations and SecurityDiana Owen

12. Transnational Crime, Corruption, and SecurityRoy Godson

13. Transnational Terrorism and SecurityAudrey Kurth Cronin

Conclusion 14. Security Problems and Security Policy in a Grave New WorldMichael E. Brown

What People are Saying About This

Michael J. Mazarr

It has become all too common for Americans to think the U.S. now faces a single security challenge—terrorism. This fascinating and comprehensive overview of the wide range of security issues confronting the world makes clear that the picture is actually far more complex. The chapters on demographics, media and terrorism alone are worth the price of admission.

Steven Miller

Michael Brown has pulled together a volume that thoughtfully and comprehensively surveys the security challenges of the 21st century. Those seeking an overview of the new security agenda would do well to start with this book.

From the Publisher

"Brown and his knowledgeable contributors present a comprehensive, multifaceted, up-to-date tour of today's international security challenges, ranging from weapons of mass destruction to transnational crime—and everything in between."—Jack Snyder, Robert and Renée Belfer Professor of International Relations, Columbia University

"Grave New World is a useful—and welcome—reminder of the many security challenges confronting all of us aside from terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. And it underscores the need for nations to work together to meet the challenges we all face."—Ivo Daalder, Brookings Institution

"It has become all too common for Americans to think the U.S. now faces a single security challenge—terrorism. This fascinating and comprehensive overview of the wide range of security issues confronting the world makes clear that the picture is actually far more complex. The chapters on demographics, media and terrorism alone are worth the price of admission."—Michael J. Mazarr, professor of national security strategy, U.S. National War College

"Michael Brown has pulled together a volume that thoughtfully and comprehensively surveys the security challenges of the 21st century. Those seeking an overview of the new security agenda would do well to start with this book."—Steven Miller, director, International Security Program, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

Ivo Daalder

Grave New World is a useful—and welcome—reminder of the many security challenges confronting all of us aside from terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. And it underscores the need for nations to work together to meet the challenges we all face.

Jack Snyder

Brown and his knowledgeable contributors present a comprehensive, multifaceted, up-to-date tour of today's international security challenges, ranging from weapons of mass destruction to transnational crime—and everything in between.

Editorial Reviews

Michael Brown has pulled together a volume that thoughtfully and comprehensively surveys the security challenges of the 21st century. Those seeking an overview of the new security agenda would do well to start with this book.

Steven Miller

Grave New World is a useful—and welcome—reminder of the many security challenges confronting all of us aside from terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. And it underscores the need for nations to work together to meet the challenges we all face.

Ivo Daalder

It has become all too common for Americans to think the U.S. now faces a single security challenge—terrorism. This fascinating and comprehensive overview of the wide range of security issues confronting the world makes clear that the picture is actually far more complex. The chapters on demographics, media and terrorism alone are worth the price of admission.

Michael J. Mazarr

Brown and his knowledgeable contributors present a comprehensive, multifaceted, up-to-date tour of today's international security challenges, ranging from weapons of mass destruction to transnational crime—and everything in between.

Jack Snyder