Books with title The Arms Trade

Who are the main players in the international arms trade? What are the arguments for and against the supply of arms to other countries? What are weapons of mass destruction? The Arms Trade looks at the way the trade in weapons has developed through history. It considers the main areas of debate about the arms trade, such as the supply of arms to the developing world by the West. The book then explores the argument made by both sides of the arms trade debate and what is being done to keep arms from reaching the wrong people. Finally, you can find out how the arms trade affects you.

The four new titles titles in this informative and well-researched series examines the most important and contentious issues facing the world today. This popular series presents the latest facts, figures and arguments in order to enable children to make up their own minds about these important questions. Indispensable resources for project work written by expert authors and consultants.

A series of books that gives the reader the information they need to understand the issues behind the headlines today. The information is presented in a straightforward and objective way, giving the facts and explaining the issues. Side panels provide definitions and case studies, list relevant statistics and point towards areas of debate. The aim is to enable the reader to contribute towards the debate themselves. The series is illustrated with top-quality reportage photography and produced on a fast-track basis to ensure that each book is as up-to-date as possible. The Arms Trade considers the issues surrounding the buying and selling of weapons and other military equipment around the world. It looks at the legal and illegal aspects of the arms trade, the trade's impact on national and international security and countries' economies, as well as the consequences for civilians.