Examines the effect of contemporary wars (such as the 'War on Terror') on civil life at a global level. This title shows how 'war' and 'security' tend to exchange targets and forms of action as well as personnel (for instance, the use of private contractors in wars and of military experts in the 'struggle for security') in modern society.

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