Private security, public order the outsourcing of public services and its limits

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

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chesterman, Simon
Other Authors: Fisher, Angelina
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2009, 2009
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Description
Summary: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
Physical Description:xiv, 247 p.
ISBN:9780191721816
0191721816