1st Edition
The Global Spread Of Arms Political Economy Of International Security
By Frederic S Pearson
Copyright 1994
176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
161 Pages
by
Routledge
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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.
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
Biography
Frederic S. Pearson is director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies and professor of political science at Wayne State University.
