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China, Arms Control, and Non-Proliferation

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China, Arms Control, and Nonproliferation offers a detailed examination of China's role in international arms control and non-proliferation regimes from 1985 to 2001. It highlights the gap between US expectations of Chinese compliance and international standards, showing that while China may not always meet US expectations, its performance aligns with broader global norms. This book sets a foundational standard for understanding China's impact on global arms control efforts.
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ThisΒ is an empirically and conceptually path-breaking book that documents China's participation in international arms control and non-proliferation regimes from 1985 to 2001.

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China, Arms Control, and Non-Proliferation is an empirically and conceptually path-breaking book that documents China's participation in international arms control and non-proliferation regimes from 1985 to 2001.

The book focuses on the distinction between US expectations of Chinese compliance, which China has not always met, and international standards, against which Chinese performance is acceptable.

This will be the standard staple work dealing with China and international arms control.

Series: Politics in Asia

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  • China, Arms Control, and Non-Proliferation
    China, Arms Control, and Non-Proliferation is an empirically and conceptually path-breaking book that documents China's participation in international arms control and non-proliferation regimes from 1985 to 2001. The book focuses on the distinction between US expectations of Chinese compliance, which China has not always met, and international standards, against which Chinese performance is acceptable. This will be the standard staple...
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'A good read that is pioneering in its focus on China’s arms control and nonproliferation,' praises the Australasian Journal of Human Security, commending the author's deep understanding and clear writing style. The journal highlights the work as a fair-minded and clear exposition well suited for policy-makers, academics, and graduate students interested in security studies, international politics, and Chinese foreign policy.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415700313

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 498g

Pages: 248

About the Author

Wendy Frieman has spent 20 years studying and writing about China at Stanford Research Institute International and Science Applications International Corporation.

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