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Arms Trade

Ashley Rae Harris

出版	ABDO, 2011-01-01
主題	Juvenile Nonfiction / Law & CrimeJuvenile Nonfiction / Social Science / Politics & GovernmentJuvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Values & Virtues
ISBN	16175892849781617589287
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=aXeIBYKM-KkC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋

This title examines one of the world's critical issues, the arms trade. Readers will learn the historical background of this issue leading up to its current and future impact on society. Import and export nations, civilians, brokers, mercenaries, terrorists, and corrupt governments are discussed in detail, as well as licensed production, embargoes, changing alliances, and government legislation meant to control the arms trade. Also covered are types of weapons, threats to international security, the United Nations and other organizations that work to control illegal weapons and exercise law enforcement, and the arms trade related to the global economy. Engaging text, informative sidebars, and color photographs present information realistically, leaving readers with a thorough, honest interpretation of the arms trade. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Issues is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.