Losing Control: Global Security In The 21st Century

By Paul Rogers

Book Overview

When Losing Control was first published a decade ago it was years ahead of its time. Its argument was simple - the real causes of global insecurity were the widening socio-economic divide, global marginalisation and environmental limitations, especially climate change and conflict over energy resources.

Paul Rogers, one of the most original thinkers on international security, pointed to a world in which irregular warfare from the margins would prevent powerful states from maintaining their position. He even predicted accurately how the United States would respond to a catastrophic attack.

The new edition brings the whole analysis right up to date, arguing persuasively that the world's elite cannot maintain control and that a far more emancipatory and sustainable approach to global security has to be developed.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745329373
• ISBN13: 9780745329376
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 8.4"