Small Arms Survey 2011 - Softcover

Geneva, Small Arms Survey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521146860 ISBN 13: 9780521146869

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

In examining various aspects of the provision of security, the Small Arms Survey 2011 considers the growth of the private security industry and its firearms holdings worldwide; the firearms holdings of private security personnel; the use of private security companies by multinational corporations; the use of emerging weapons technology among Western police forces; and legislative controls over the civilian possession of firearms in 42 jurisdictions around the world. Case studies provide original research on ongoing security challenges in Côte d'Ivoire, Haiti and Madagascar. This edition also presents the 2011 Small Arms Trade Transparency Barometer, an estimate of the annual authorized trade in light weapons, and a review of developments related to small arms control at the United Nations.

About this title

Book Description:

Provides policy-makers and researchers with original research and an up-to-date assessment of developments in the provision of security - be it by state security forces, private security companies or community arrangements, with case studies on Côte d'Ivoire, Haiti and Madagascar. It also reviews legislation governing the possession of firearms by civilians.

About the Author:

The Small Arms Survey is an independent research project located at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. It serves as the principal source of public information on all aspects of small arms and armed violence and as a resource centre for governments, policy-makers, researchers and activists.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0521146860
• ISBN 13: 9780521146869
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328