03998oam 2200817I 450 991045144750332120200520144314.01-134-35144-50-429-23012-51-280-02431-30-203-30066-110.4324/9780203300664 (CKB)1000000000250108(EBL)182667(OCoLC)475896977(SSID)ssj0000296934(PQKBManifestationID)11223657(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000296934(PQKBWorkID)10334434(PQKB)10432759(MiAaPQ)EBC182667(Au-PeEL)EBL182667(CaPaEBR)ebr10097528(CaONFJC)MIL2431(OCoLC)1000441191(EXLCZ)99100000000025010820180331d2003 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrFrom defense to development? international perspectives on realizing the peace dividend /edited by Ann Markusen, Sean DiGiovanna and Michael C. LearyLondon ;New York :Routledge,2003.1 online resource (289 p.)Studies in defence economics ;v. 7Description based upon print version of record.0-203-38943-3 0-415-32291-X Includes bibliographical references and index.Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of contributors; Acknowledgments; Introduction; From defense to development?; Post-Cold War conversion: gains, losses, and hidden changes in the US economy; The Spanish defense industrial restructuring in the post-Cold War decade; The Polish defense industry: restructuring in the midst of economic transition; The dismantling of the Argentine defense industry; Diversification and niche market exporting: the restructuring of Israel's defense industry in the post-Cold War era; Defense downsizing in South AfricaDiversification of defense-based industries in IndiaDefense conversion in China: an economic review; The South Korean defense industry in the post-Cold War era; From defense to development: learning from comparative experienceThis 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 poStudies in defence economics (Chur, Switzerland) ;v. 7.Economic conversionPeaceEconomic aspectsMilitary readinessCostsEconomic developmentEconomic conversionCase studiesPeaceEconomic aspectsCase studiesMilitary readinessCostsCase studiesEconomic developmentCase studiesElectronic books.Economic conversion.PeaceEconomic aspects.Military readinessCosts.Economic development.Economic conversionPeaceEconomic aspectsMilitary readinessCostsEconomic development338.9Markusen Ann R887988DiGiovanna Sean887989Leary Michael C.1960-887990FlBoTFGFlBoTFGBOOK9910451447503321From defense to development1983557UNINA