The Market for Force: The Consequences of Privatizing Security

by Deborah D. Avant

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The legitimate use of force is generally presumed to be the realm of the state. However, the flourishing role of the private sector in security over the last twenty years has brought this into question. In this book Deborah Avant examines the privatization of security and its impact on the control of force. She describes the growth of private security companies, explains how the industry works, and describes its range of customers - including states,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0521615356

ISBN13:9780521615358

Release Date:July 2005

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:328 Pages

Weight:0.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"

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