{"product_id":"9783031742507","title":"Palgrave Studies in Global Security: Private Military and Security Companies","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePalgrave Studies in Global Security\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrivate Military and Security Companies\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContributors:\u003c\/strong\u003e McLean, Natalie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book sheds light on the complex and controversial realm of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) and their impact on international security. The rise of PMSCs as key participants in the security arena has sparked debates worldwide, challenging the traditional monopoly on violence held by nation-states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStructured meticulously, Chapter One introduces the rise of PMSCs, focusing on Australia as a case study for their effect on state control and accountability. Chapter Two examines historical PMSC development and case studies, revealing global implications for regulation and oversight. Chapter Three builds a theoretical framework for analyzing the Australian case, and Chapters Four and Five scrutinize Australia's government and PMSC industry, uncovering deficiencies in regulatory mechanisms and human rights abuses. In Chapter Six, implications on security outsourcing and regulation are explored, culminating in a thought-provoking conclusion in Chapter Seven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a crucial resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the challenges posed by PMSCs in the realm of international security.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palgrave Macmillan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025-11-09\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9783031742507\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 251\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Palgrave Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45169221173388,"sku":"9783031742507","price":125.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783031742507.jpg?v=1768937304","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783031742507","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}