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Arms Race in the Era of Star Wars

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  • © 1988

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Editors:
  1. David Carlton

    1. Polytechnic of North London, UK

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  2. Carlo Schaerf

    1. University of Rome I, Italy

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Part of the book series: Studies in Disarmament and Conflicts (SDC)

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
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  2. Summary of Discussions

    1. Summary of Discussions

      • William F. Gutteridge
      Pages 1-11

  3. The International Security Context

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 13-13
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    2. Friends and Enemies in A.D. 2020

      • William F. Gutteridge
      Pages 15-25

    3. On Peace and Security: How to Disregard the Real Problems

      • Hylke Tromp
      Pages 26-45

    4. Military Influence in Soviet Politics: Red Militarism or National Security Consenus?

      • Matthew A. Evangelista
      Pages 46-66

    5. The Impact of Rearmament on the American Economy

      • Massimo Pivetti
      Pages 67-87

    6. The European Security System: A Polish Viewpoint

      • Boguslaw W. Zaleski
      Pages 88-94

  4. The Arms Race

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 95-95
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    2. Soviet Approaches to Arms Control

      • Jane M. O. Sharp
      Pages 97-140

    3. Progress in Verification

      • Dietrich Schroeer
      Pages 141-159

    4. Political Obstacles to a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in the Balkans

      • Peri Pamir
      Pages 160-199

    5. A Policy of Military Détente in Europe

      • Sverre Lodgaard
      Pages 200-210

  5. The Strategic Defense Initiative

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 211-211
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    2. ‘Star Wars’: Origins and Overview

      • Herbert F. York
      Pages 213-231

    3. Militarisation of Space: an Arms Control Dilemma

      • Bhupendra Jasani
      Pages 232-256

    4. Space Weapons and Arms Control

      • Bruno Bertotti, Paolo Farinella
      Pages 257-271

    5. Orbital Mechanics and Military Satellites

      • Paolo Farinella, Bruno Bertotti
      Pages 272-283

    6. Problems with the ‘Strategic Defense Initiative’

      • Joseph J. Romm
      Pages 284-292

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 293-299
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  • Polytechnic of North London, UK

    David Carlton

  • University of Rome I, Italy

    Carlo Schaerf

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