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Since the tragic
events of September 11, 2001, the topic
of national security has never been of
broader concern to all Americans. Rarely
have we felt as threatened as we do in
our current security environment.
With over 750 entries, the
Encyclopedia of United States National
Security is the first single,
concise reference source to provide
accurate and informative answers to the
many challenging questions of how, why,
when, and where national security has
evolved. In addition to presenting
historical facts and analyses, this
two-volume encyclopedia is designed to
provide a comprehensive introduction to
some of the more complicated and
abstract questions concerning world
politics and national security. A
thoroughly interdisciplinary work, this
Encyclopedia views national security
from historical, economic, political,
and technological perspectives.
Key Features
- Examines the full range of contemporary weapons systems including air, sea, and land warfare; ballistic missile defense; space weapons; stealth technology; antisubmarine warfare; and biological weapons
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Explores much more than the use of force as protection by introducing competing paradigms, such as economic and diplomatic tools in security strategy
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Includes excerpts from treaties, speeches, and other sources and provides an overview of important events such as scandals and breaches of national security
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Offers a close look at the leaders and thinkers that shaped U.S. security policy as well as individuals who have had the greatest impact upon U.S. national security
Key Themes
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Armed Forces and Other Defenders
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Alliances, Pacts, and Treaties
- Armaments and Weapons Systems
- Concepts and Theories
- Decision Makers and Others
- Key Events
- Movements
- Military Hardware
- Military and Non-Military Strategy
- Organizations, Institutions, and Groups
- Places
- Politics and Policy
- Special Populations
- Technology
- Wars and Warfare
The Encyclopedia of United
States National Security
encourages curiosity about international
affairs and, in particular, the long
list of issues that affect our national
security. A first of its kind, this
encyclopedia is a must-have resource for
all school, community, and academic
libraries.
