Technology and security in the 21st century : a demand-side perspective / Amitav Mallik.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mallik, Amitav.

Contributor:

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Series:

SIPRI research report (1989) ; no. 20.

SIPRI research report ; no. 20

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Export controls--United States.

Export controls.

United States.

National security.

Security, International.

Arms control.

Technology transfer.

Physical Description:

xii, 151 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.

Summary:

The immense impact of technology on both warfare and security has been clearly demonstrated and has heightened concerns relating to the proliferation of military technology and misuse by irresponsible actors. This report presents evidence of the increasing relevance of technology in the 21st century and a brief review of the control regimes, as well as the perspectives of progressive developing nations. It highlights the need for a new approach to the management of technology and security issues.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0199271755

0199271763

OCLC:

56923302