Despite the growing interest in security amongst governments, organizations and the general public, the provision of much security is substandard. This book explores the problems facing security, and sets out innovative proposals to enhance the effectiveness of security in society, at national and organizational levels. ÍNDICE: - List of Tables - List of Figures - Series Preface - Acknowledgements - List of Abbreviations - Introduction - PART I: MAPPING SECURITY - Private Security, Nodal Governance and the Security System - PART II: SECURITY UNDONE - Security Failure and the Security Myth - Understanding the Malefactors - The Human Element of the Security System - The Foundations of Security - PART III: DOING SECURITY - Creating a Model Holistic Security System - Making it Never Happen - Making the Last Resort Count - Rebuilding the Foundations of Security - PART IV: CONCLUDING COMMENTS - Concluding Comments and a Model for Doing Security - Bibliography -
- ISBN: 978-0-230-55311-8
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 272
- Fecha Publicación: 24/10/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés