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OverviewIn this fascinating investigation of modern warfare, John Tirman asks why the United States currently exports more weapons than all other countries combined and questions the justification for this morally questionable exercise. Tracking the development of the Sikorsky assault helicopter and its use in connection with certain human rights disasters and political unrest, Tirman weaves together concurrent stories of Washington's power circles, US assembly lines, and the legacy of devastated Kurdish villages to trace the political, economic and social implications of the arms trade. Tirman's account is more than just an engaging story, it reveals the hypocrisy of government officials in covering up the truth and makes an argument for the breaking of US dependency on the arms trade and a call for the US to stop exporting weapons altogether. SPOILS OF WAR is an unforgettable story of intrigue, human-rights catastrophes and the folly and miscalculation of the military. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John TirmanPublisher: Simon & Schuster Imprint: The Free Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.392kg ISBN: 9781451631616ISBN 10: 1451631618 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 15 January 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJohn Tirman is Executive Director of the Winston Foundation for World Peace, a grant making institution based in Washington, D.C. He has written numerous articles and is the author, co-author or editor of four previous books. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |