From Defense to Development?: International Perspectives on Realizing the Peace Dividend (Studies in Defence Economics (Chur, Switzerland), V. 7.)

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. 1. From Defense To Development? / Ann Markusen And Sean Digiovanna -- 2. Post-cold War Conversion: Gains, Losses, And Hidden Changes In The Us Economy / Michael Oden, Laura Wolf-powers And Ann Markusen -- 3. The Spanish Defense Industrial Restructuring In The Post-cold War Decade / Antonia Casellas -- 4. The Polish Defense Industry: Restructuring In The Midst Of Economic Transition / Marla K. Nelson. Edited By Ann Markusen, Sean Digiovanna And Michael C. Leary. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This book tracks the progress of 12 countries on five continents in moving resources from defense to civilian activity in the 1990s. Based on intensive research, it addresses each country with an impressive standard of scholarship