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Product Identifiers

PublisherOne World Publications

ISBN-10185168476X

ISBN-139781851684762

eBay Product ID (ePID)7038723194

Product Key Features

Number of Pages177 Pages

Publication NameSmall Arms Trade : a Beginner's Guide

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2006

SubjectMilitary Science, International Relations / Arms Control, General

TypeNot Available

AuthorRachel Stohl, Matthew Schroeder, Dan Smith

Subject AreaPolitical Science, Technology & Engineering, Référence

SeriesBeginner's Guides

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight8 Oz

Item Length7.8 in

Item Width5.1 in

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ReviewsTo gain a perspective on the lower end of weapons technology, The Small Arms Trade makes for elucidating reading., A Beginner's Guide is much too modest a title. This uniquely valuable book combines historical depth, contemporary insights, scholarly analysis and prudent advocacy to make it far more than a primer for the untutored., Schroeder, Smith and Stohl have produced what will surely become an indispensable reference for any reader interested in the nature and consequences of the trade in small arms and the policies needed to effectively deal with the lethal consequences of such trade., The Beginner's Guide is a tremendous resource for all those who wish to learn about the pandemic of small arms violence., As an introductory text, this book certainly makes an admirable effort, as it is engaging, accessible and almost exclusively empirical in its approach.

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Decimal382.4562344

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisThis enlightening guide reveals the disturbing reality within the murky underworld of international arms trading., This text reveals the disturbing reality behind the murky underworld of international arms trading. Explaining how deals can often operate on the edge of legality, and listing the world's main players, this title goes on to ask how the market can be tightened in the future., Small Arms are responsible for over half a million deaths each year. Despite this terrifying statistic, millions of guns flow into the streets of the world each year. It is a multi-billion dollar industry, and one which is barely regulated. From AK-47s to M16 rifles; from Terrorist-owned shoulder-fired missiles to child soldiers, this enlightening guide reveals the disturbing reality behind the murky underworld of international arms trading. Explaining how deals can often operate on the edge of legality, and listing the world's main players, it goes on to ask how the exchange of small arms can be tightened in the future. Full of insight and anticipating the danger of ever lighter and more powerful weapons, this is required reading for anyone who wishes to understand the world today and one of the key threats to development, prosperity and international peace.

LC Classification NumberHD9744.F55