{"product_id":"disarming-states-kenneth-r-rutherford-9780313393969","title":"Disarming States: The International Movement to Ban Landmines","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book provides a detailed history of the global movement to ban anti-personnel landmines (APL), marking the first case of a successful worldwide civil society movement to end the use of an entire category of weapons.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn March 1995, Belgium became the first state to pass a domestic anti-personnel landmine ban. In December 1997, 122 states joined Belgium in signing the comprehensive Mine Ban Treaty, also known as the Ottawa Treaty. The movement to ban landmines became a turning point in global politics that continues to influence policy and strategy decisions regarding weapon use today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDisarming States: The International Movement to Ban Landmines\u003c\/i\u003e describes how non-government organizations (NGOs) brought the landmine issue to international attention by forming the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL). The author presents new information gleaned from interviews and intensive research conducted around the world. The critical role of mid-size states--such as Austria, Canada, and Switzerland--recruited to back the movement's goals is examined. The book concludes by examining how NGOs affect the international political agenda, especially in seeking legal prohibitions on weapons and changes in states' behaviors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kenneth R. Rutherford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0313393966\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780313393969\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Praeger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/07\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.50w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2011 pg. 169","brand":"Kenneth R. Rutherford","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43992938479871,"sku":"9780313393969","price":61.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5f65726f-4309-40a4-9a70-4a809d769e4f.jpg?v=1683321639","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/disarming-states-kenneth-r-rutherford-9780313393969","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}