| Arming Asia: Technonationalism and its Impact on Local Defense Industries Contributor(s): Bitzinger, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138892556 ISBN-13: 9781138892552 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Regional Studies - Political Science | International Relations - Diplomacy - Political Science | World - General |
| Dewey: 338.473 |
| LCCN: 2016035786 |
| Series: Routledge Security in Asia |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.2" W x 9.2" (0.88 lbs) 154 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Bitzinger examines the phenomenon of attempted self-reliance in arms production within Asia, and assesses the extent of success in balancing this independence with the growing requirements of next-generation weapons systems. He analyzes China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. The overarching question in the book is whether self-reliance is a strategically viable solution for development and manufacturing of arms. Given the ever-changing dynamics and increasing demand for sophisticated next-generation weaponry, will these countries be able to individually sustain their domestic defense industries and constantly update their technologies? This is the first book to analyze arms production from a regional perspective. |