Critique of Security

Examining the concept of security, Neocleous critiques its role in establishing social order intertwined with state power and liberal identity. He analyzes security as a political tool that influences individuals, classes, and state dynamics, drawing from diverse fields such as security studies, political theory, and sociology. The book reveals the inherent violence in security politics, the connections between security measures and emergency powers, and the prevailing obsession with security in contemporary governance.