Private security, public order the outsourcing of public services and its limits /
Private security, public order the outsourcing of public services and its limits / [electronic resource] :
edited by Simon Chesterman, Angelina Fisher.
- Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009.
- 1 online resource (xiv, 247 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Public functions are increasingly being outsourced to the private sector. This includes activities that impact on human rights and security. Drawing on insights from various disciplines, this book looks at the costs and benefits of privatization and at whether there are limits to this trend.
9780191721816 (ebook) : No price 0191721816 (ebook) : No price
Private security services--Law and legislation.
Police, Private.
Private military companies.
Security, International.
Mercenary troops.
National security.
K3465
344'.05289
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Public functions are increasingly being outsourced to the private sector. This includes activities that impact on human rights and security. Drawing on insights from various disciplines, this book looks at the costs and benefits of privatization and at whether there are limits to this trend.
9780191721816 (ebook) : No price 0191721816 (ebook) : No price
Private security services--Law and legislation.
Police, Private.
Private military companies.
Security, International.
Mercenary troops.
National security.
K3465
344'.05289