Theresa Callan - Böcker

Since the end of the Cold War, international institutions have had to rise to challenges of instability and insecurity in Europe. Fergus Carr and Theresa Callan examine the changing nature of European security, co-operation and conflict. A key theme is the development of the new European security architecture and the roles of NATO, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the European Union and the United Nations as security providers in contemporary Europe.

A key theme is the development of the new European security architecture and the roles of NATO, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the European Union and the United Nations as security providers in contemporary Europe.

From action research to validity, this innovative and informative text is an invaluable guide to a variety of core research concepts in both political science and international relations.

Key Features:

- Each entry is consistently structured, providing: a clear definition, a focused explanation, a summary of current debates and areas of research, further reading, and references to other related concepts.

- Explains how and why particular research methods are used and highlights alternative research concepts and strategies.

- Cross-relates entries, enabling you to dip in to topics and follow threads throughout the book.

- Packed with illuminating examples to help you to apply theory to the 'real world' of political analysis.

An essential companion for students of Politics and International Relations at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.