Security as Politics
Beyond the State of Exception
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Edinburgh University Press
Published:17th Mar '19
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Andrew W. Neal argues that while 'security' was once an anti-political 'exception' in liberal democracies – a black box of secret intelligence and military decision-making at the dark heart of the state – it has now become normalised in professional political life. This represents a direct challenge to critical security studies debates and their core assumption that security is a kind of illiberal and undemocratic 'anti-politics'. Using archival research and interviews with politicians, Neal investigates security politics from the 1980s to the present day to show how its meaning and practice have changed over time. In doing so, he develops an original reassessment of the security/politics relationship.
This is a very engaging book that raises a number of important, intriguing and incisive questions about the relationship between security and politics. It is a scholarly, detailed and rigorous analysis, making potentially complicated ideas and theoretical constructs intelligible. This volume is a valuable contribution and a must read for those interested in security studies. * Alistair J.K. Shepherd, Aberystwyth University *
Neal’s book, Security as Politics, is a valuable contribution to security studies scholarship. Although he discusses heady concepts, the book’s organization and Neal’s clear writing makes it accessible to a broad audience. I particularly recommend the book to practitioners and those who educate practitioners. -- David P. Oakley * Intelligence and National Security *
Security as Politics: Beyond the State of Exception is a “must read” for critical security scholars and practitioners alike. -- Ana Soares * Security Dialogue *
ISBN: 9781474450928
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 640g
288 pages