"This book represents a first considered attempt to study the factors that conditioned industrial chemistry for war in 1914-18. Taking a comparative perspective, it reflects on the experience of France, Germany, Austria, Britain, Italy, and Russia, and points to significant simi…
"This book represents a first considered attempt to study the factors that conditioned industrial chemistry for war in 1914-18. Taking a comparative perspective, it reflects on the experience of France, Germany, Austria, Britain, Italy, and Russia, and points to significant simi…
A collection of essays on the modern arms industry, examining challenges posed by globalization, regional perspectives of arms-producing countries, and the relationship between the defense industry and the global arms trade.
From the publisher. Whether it's guns and ammunition or multidimensional anti-terrorism systems, the defense industry is dynamic, complex, and ubiquitous. It is also mysterious, powerful, and controversial, involving thousands of players worldwide, from suppliers and producers t…
This is a complete revision of the original text and illustrations, which takes into account all the latest finds since the first publication of the book in 1993, as well as various constructive comments offered in published reviews.
An essential handbook for all those seeking to debunk the myths that underpin the global arms trade.
Although there is often opposition to individual wars, many people continue to believe that the arms industry is necessary in some form: to safeguard our security, provide jobs, or stimulate the economy. For these reasons, not only conservatives, but many progressives and libera…