The Global Spread Of Arms: Political Economy Of International Security / Edition 1

by Frederic S Pearson

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813315744
Publisher:	Westview Press
Publication date:	08/15/1994
Series:	Dilemmas in World Politics Series
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1660L (what's this?)

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

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