Understanding Personal Security and Risk: A Guide for Travelers

By: Goslin, Charles E.

Blending decades of global intelligence and security experience with time-tested principles, this book delivers a powerful, practical framework for personal safety and risk awareness. It equips readers--especially those traveling or operating in high-risk environments--to recognize threats, understand adversarial behavior, and make informed, rapid decisions under pressure. Updated to reflect today's realities, it addresses the unique vulnerabilities faced by women, children, the elderly, LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, missionaries, and university students. Combining strategic insight with real-world lessons, this essential guide speaks equally to professionals managing global security programs and individuals seeking to navigate an increasingly unpredictable world.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032677775
• ISBN13: 9781032677774
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"