Small Arms Survey 2001 - Softcover

Small Arms Survey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199246718 ISBN 13: 9780199246717

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2001

Synopsis

The Small Arms Survey is an independent research project located at the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. It serves as the principal source of public information on all aspects of small arms, and as a resource centre for governments, policy makers, researchers, and activists. The project has an international staff with expertise in security studies, political science, law, economics, development studies, and sociology who work closely with a worldwide network of researchers and partner institutes.

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Review

Widely illustrated with pictures, diagrams, and maps, it is easy to read, and is a good point of entry into this emerging field of study ... It is rich in facts, data, and examples, and is an impressive array of research from dozens of contributors (Journal of Peace Research)

Synopsis

The "Small Arms Survey" is an authoritative guide to all aspects of the problem of small arms and light weapons. It focuses on both small arms themselves (production, transfers, stockpiles), and on the processes and consequences of their world-wide proliferation. Specific sections deal with issues such as arms brokering, the role of small arms and light weapons in particular conflict zones, current international initiatives and projects to stem their proliferation, and with broader social and economic effects (crime, public health, development). Its combination of data and analysis shold make it a useful tool for policy-makers, activists and researchers around the world. Readership: Scholars and Students of Strategic Studies, International Relations, Defence Strategy and Research, policy-makers, activists and researchers.

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199246718
• ISBN 13: 9780199246717
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304