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UNINA9910791941803321 |
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Autore |
Barthwal-Datta Monika <1980-, > |
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Understanding security practices in South Asia : securitization theory and the role of non-state actors / / Monika Barthwal-Datta |
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London : , : Routledge, , 2012 |
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ISBN |
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1-136-32279-5 |
1-280-66273-5 |
9786613639660 |
0-203-12068-X |
1-136-32280-9 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (213 p.) |
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Collana |
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Asian security studies ; ; 34 |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Security, International - South Asia |
Non-state actors (International relations) - South Asia |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Understanding Security Practices in South Asia; Copyright; Contents; List of illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; 1. Introduction: South Asia, non-state actors and Securitization Theory; 2. Understanding security in South Asia: An overview; 3. Securitizing misgovernance in Bangladesh: The Daily Star, New Age and The Bangladesh Today; 4. Tackling human trafficking in Nepal: Shakti Samuha and Maiti Nepal; 5. Shaping India's national action plan on climate change: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) |
6. Conclusion: NSAs, Securitization Theory and security practices in South AsiaBibliography; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book explores the ways in which non-state actors (NSAs) in South Asia are involved in securitizing non-traditional security challenges in the region at the sub-state level. South Asia is the epicentre of some of the most significant international security challenges today. Yet, the complexities of the region's security dynamics remain under-researched. While traditional security issues, such as inter-state war, border disputes and the threat of nuclear devastation in South Asia, |
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