Corporate Soldiers and International Security: The Rise of Private Military Comp

Description: Corporate Soldiers and International Security by Christopher Kinsey Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This new book examines UK private military companies and their role on the international stage. It traces their origins, development and place in todays complex world. Finally, the book looks at the type of problems and advantages that can arise for organisations that decide to use private military companies for their security requirements. Publisher Description This book traces the history of private military companies, with a special focus on UK private forces. Christopher Kinsey examines the mercenary companies that filled the ranks of many European armies right up to the 1850s, the organizations that operated in Africa in the 1960s and early 1970s, the rise of legally established private military companies in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and todays private and important actors in international security and post-conflict reconstruction. He shows how and why the change from the mercenary organizations of the 1960s and 1970s came about, as the increasing newness of private military companies came to be recognised. It then examines how PMCs have been able to impact upon international security. Finally, Kinsey looks at the type of problems and advantages that can arise for organizations that decide to use private military companies and how they can make an unique contribution to international security. Corporate Soldiers and International Security will be of great interest to all students of international politics, security studies and war studies. Author Biography Christopher Kinsey is a lecturer in the Defence Studies Department at Kings College London. His research examines the impact of private security in international politics. He has published articles on the regulation and control of PSCs and on their organisational structure. Details ISBN 0415457769 ISBN-13 9780415457767 Title Corporate Soldiers and International Security Author Christopher Kinsey Format Paperback Year 2007 Pages 212 Edition 1st Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:14035969; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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