The Global Spread Of Arms

Political Economy Of International Security
1. Auflage 1994
ISBN: 978-0-8133-1574-4
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 265 g

This book surveys the broad terrain covered by the concept of ''the security dilemma'' and points out landmarks along the route proceeding from proliferation to economic interests, showing that the arms trade is built into development of both industrial technology and political competition.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pearson, Frederic S

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acronyms -- Introduction: Persistent Arms Dilemmas -- Global Arms Proliferation: Past and Present -- The Impetus to Manufacture and Acquire Arms -- Arms Transfers and World Politics -- Controlling the Spread of Arms -- Conclusion: Can the Dilemmas Be Resolved? -- Discussion Questions -- Notes -- Glossary -- About the Book and Author

Über Autor(innen)

Frederic S. Pearson is director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies and professor of political science at Wayne State University.