National security in the Third World
Moon, Chung-in (ed.)
National security in the Third World - Aldershot Edward Elgar 1988 - 308 p.
This important new book assesses the Western concept of state and national security and incorporates the unique concerns of Third World countries. It provides an in-depth analysis of the special problems security in
developing nations. National Security in the Third World exposes and analyses issues dealing with arms acquisition and production as a means of controlling internal and external threats to the state. National security practices in Argentina, China, North Korea and Iran are extensively studied and brought into focus as critical examples of security strategy in the Third World. Economic develop ment and its effect on state security are analysed with guidelines and prescriptions which are essential for understanding the prospects for peace or conflict.
Edward Azar and Chung-in Moon have brought together an impressive list of contributing authors to produce a book that is essential for an under standing of the Third World. The book will have special relevance for courses on the politics of developing countries, international relations and strategic studies. It will be indispensable both for scholars and practitioners with an interest in the problems of world security in the late 20th century.
1852780797
National Security
327.091724 NAT
National security in the Third World - Aldershot Edward Elgar 1988 - 308 p.
This important new book assesses the Western concept of state and national security and incorporates the unique concerns of Third World countries. It provides an in-depth analysis of the special problems security in
developing nations. National Security in the Third World exposes and analyses issues dealing with arms acquisition and production as a means of controlling internal and external threats to the state. National security practices in Argentina, China, North Korea and Iran are extensively studied and brought into focus as critical examples of security strategy in the Third World. Economic develop ment and its effect on state security are analysed with guidelines and prescriptions which are essential for understanding the prospects for peace or conflict.
Edward Azar and Chung-in Moon have brought together an impressive list of contributing authors to produce a book that is essential for an under standing of the Third World. The book will have special relevance for courses on the politics of developing countries, international relations and strategic studies. It will be indispensable both for scholars and practitioners with an interest in the problems of world security in the late 20th century.
1852780797
National Security
327.091724 NAT