Arms in the '80s: New Developments in the Global Arms Race

by John Turner

Book Overview

In the 1980s the world spent an enormous amount on preparations for war. Year by year, more and more resources went into the military sector. More and more complex weapon systems were devised. At the time, of all research scientists and engineers in the world, more than one in four was working for the military.

Throughout the 40 years since the end of World War II, the technological arms race continued. Then began moving faster. The United...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367533200
• ISBN13: 9780367533205
• Release Date: September 2022
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.8" x 9.7"