Demilitarization in the contemporary world /:

Contemporary world history has highlighted militarization in many ways, from the global Cold War and numerous regional conflicts to the general assumption that nationhood implies a significant and growing military. Yet the twentieth century also offers notable examples of large-scale demilitarizatio...

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Other Authors: Stearns, Peter N. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Urbana [Illinois] : University of Illinois Press, [2013]
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:Contemporary world history has highlighted militarization in many ways, from the global Cold War and numerous regional conflicts to the general assumption that nationhood implies a significant and growing military. Yet the twentieth century also offers notable examples of large-scale demilitarization, both imposed and voluntary. This work fills a gap in current historical understanding by examining demilitarization programs in Germany, Japan, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Costa Rica.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780252095153
0252095154

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