Indefensible : seven myths that sustain the global arms trade /: seven myths that sustain the global arms trade. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Paul Holden.
• Authors: (Freelance writer), Holden, Paul
• Other Names: Conley-Zilkic, Bridget contributor.; De Waal, Alex contributor.; Detzner, Sarah contributor.; Dunne, John Paul contributor.; Feinstein, Andrew contributor.; Hartung, William contributor.; Holtom, Paul contributor.; Lumpe, Laura contributor.; Marsh, Nic contributor.; Perlo-Freeman, Sam contributor.; Van Vuuren, Hennie contributor.; Wawro, Leah contributor.
• Contents: Indefensible: Setting the Scene Introduction Section 1: There Is No ProblemMyth 1: Higher Defense Spending Equals Increased Security Myth 2: Military Spending Is Driven by Security Concerns Myth 3: We Can Control Where Weapons End Up and How They Are Used Myth 4: The Defense Industry Is a Key Contributor to National Economies Myth 5: Corruption in the Arms Trade Is Only a Problem in Developing Countries Myth 6: National Security Requires Blanket Secrecy Section 2: The Arms Trade Can't Be BeatenMyth 7: Now Is Not the Time Conclusion: Change Is Possible
• Publisher Details: London : Zed Books
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource (256 pages)
• Subjects: 382.456234; Arms transfers
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781783605675; 1783605677
• Related ISBNs: 9781783605651
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.