Kalashnikov AK-47 by Gideon Burrows
There are over 90 million AK-47s in the world. Now made in dozens of countries, it has been fired in hundreds of conflicts since its introduction. It is reputed to be the most effective weapon ever invented. This volume explores the history of this lethal gun and its cultural symbolism. Its direct social effects have swept across whole continents: its has given its name to a brand of vodka, a rap artist and a chess move. In contrast, campaigns around the world are removing guns from gangs and communities.
Gideon Burrows is a writer and editor, specializing in politics, ethics and the environment. He is author of the No-Nonsense Guide to the Arms Trade and is editor of the Ethical Careers Guide. He is former joint co-ordinator of the Campaign Against Arms Trade, and now runs a media and publishing company working with socially driven organizations.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781904456308 |
| ISBN 10 | 1904456308 |
| Title | Kalashnikov AK-47 |
| Author | Gideon Burrows |
| Series | Trigger Issues S |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | New Internationalist Publications Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-10-05 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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