From Defense to Development? International Perspectives on Realizing the Peace Dividend

This impressive book tracks the progress of twelve countries on five continents in moving resources from defense to civilian activity in the 1990's. Based on intensive field research, thanks to its truly international array of contributors, the book addresses each country with an impressive standard of scholarship. This accessible book is written in non-technical language and will be of great use and interest to academics involved with defense economics, defense studies and development studies. It will also prove popular with international development organizations, the defense industry and policy-makers around the world.Markusen, Ann R. is the author of 'From Defense to Development? International Perspectives on Realizing the Peace Dividend' with ISBN 9780415322911 and ISBN 041532291X.