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The militarization of the Persian Gulf : an economic analysis

Title: The militarization of the Persian Gulf : an economic analysis / Hossein Askari, Amin Mohseni, Shahrzad Daneshvar.
Author: Askari, Hossein.
Publication: Cheltenham : Edward Elgar, ©2009.

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Description

vi, 173 pages : illustrations; 24 cm

Summary

This book examines military expenditures, arms imports and military deployment to analyze how and why the Persian Gulf is the most militarized region in the world. The authors explore Muslim teachings about peace, war and economics; how it affects military and economic development. They also delve into contributing factors of oil wealth disparities, high oil revenues, corruption and foreign interference, and then present analysis with an assessment of the effects of high military expenditures including wars, conflicts, instability and the economic toll.

Subject

Genre/Form

Military history

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-166) and index.

Contents

The justification and economic impact of military expenditures -- Military expenditures in the Persian Gulf -- Military imports in the Persian Gulf -- Military personnel in the Persian Gulf -- Indigenous military sectors in the Persian Gulf -- Militarization of the Persian Gulf : why? -- Militarization of the Persian Gulf : the consequences -- Conclusion : the elements of a fruitful demilitarization.

ISBN

9781847206114
1847206115

LCCN

2009933364

OCLC

ocn432408373
432408373
SCSB-14425771

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library