Developing a mechanism to prevent illicit brokering in small arms and light weapons : scope and implications.

Developing a mechanism to prevent illicit brokering in small arms and light weapons : scope and implications.

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Bibliographic Details
Imprint:	New York ; Geneva : United Nations, 2006.
Description:	1 online resource (xxvii, 190 pages)
Language:	English
Subject:	Arms control. Illegal arms transfers -- Prevention. Firearms -- Licenses. Arms control. Firearms -- Licenses. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11153477

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Other authors / contributors:	United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research.
ISBN:	9781429479295 1429479299
Notes:	"United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research." "UNIDR/2006/23"--PDF title page. Includes bibliographical references. English. Print version record.
Summary:	During the past decade, the problems posed by unregulated arms brokering activities have become an issue of growing concern for governments, international organizations and civil society in the context of international efforts against the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. This study aims to identify common elements and options for regulation, to enhance understanding of the issue and to clarify its most complex aspects.--Publisher's description.
Other form:	Print version: Developing a mechanism to prevent illicit brokering in small arms and light weapons. New York ; Geneva : United Nations, 2006 9789290451884 9290451882
Govt.docs classification:	UNIDIR/2006/23

Table of Contents:

Ch. 1. The prevention of illicit brokering of small arms and light weapons : framing the issue / Brian Wood
ch. 2. National systems of licensing and registration / Silvia Cattaneo
ch. 3 Sanctions and enforcement / Holger Anders and Alex Vines
ch. 4. Widening our understanding of the brokering issue : key developments / Valerie Yankey-Wayne.