Security studies and polemology – correlations, relationships and dependencies
Journal Title: Security and Defence Quarterly - Year 2017, Vol 15, Issue 2
Abstract
Security studies are one of the disciplines included in the area of social sciences. A subject of security studies research is modern safety systems in terms of military and non-military actions and their functioning at different organisational levels. These systems include the activities of the institutions of a state, the government and the local government, businesses, and community organisations. Research on the discipline should be used to create theoretical bases and the development of international and national security systems, operating systems in the area of security. The aim of the article is to show the relationship between polemology and security studies. Due to its interdisciplinary nature, polemology is dependent on security studies, in this regard.
Authors and Affiliations
Milena Palczewska
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