Security: Concepts and Definitions

C.A. Meerts

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-69891-5_94-2

Security: Concepts and Definitions

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The concept of security literally refers to “a state of being free from danger or threat” (Oxford Dictionary). This is a very broad definition, and the word security is therefore used in different ways in different contexts. It may refer to a state of being free from many kinds of dangers and threats (e.g., war, unemployment, illness, or accidents). Some commentators have identified the fact that when security is used in this broad way, what is actually meant is insecurity (see, e.g., Schuilenburg and Van Steden 2014). In this context, it is important to point out the difference between “security from” (shielding from harm) and “security to” (enabling people to pursue their goals) (Crawford and Hutchinson 2016).

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Security and Emergency Management
Editors	Lauren R. Shapiro, Marie-Helen Maras
Place of Publication	Cham
Publisher	Springer
Pages	1-3
Number of pages	3
Edition	Living
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319698915
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69891-5_94-2
Publication status	Published - 2018

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Security
Securitization
Public and private

UN SDGs

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