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Book SynopsisTrade is no longer the primary means of organizing international economic transactions; rather, where and how multinational corporations (MNCs) organize their production activities is the key integrating force of global commerce. The author shows that the globalization of production has led to a series of shifts in the global security environment.
Trade Review"An original and important work that all researchers concerned with the security implications of economic trends will want to read. Brooks's careful craftsmanship is evident from start to finish. Importantly, he forces our attention away from simple trade flows to the underlying forces of transnational production that will continue to have central consequences for global security in our age."--Brian M. Pollins, Perspectives on Politics "[A] path-breaking book... [T]his is an innovative, sound, systematic, and insightful volume for all those who are interested in the implications of economic globalization for interstate war and peace."--Quan Li, Ethics and International Affairs "Producing Security is an important and timely work, and makes a compelling argument for the importance and economic consequences of the globalization of production ... [It] merits real praise for attempting to bridge the often all-too-wide gap between international political economy and security studies."--Tanisha M. Fazal, Political Science Quarterly "An original and important work that all researchers concerned with the security implications of economic trends will want to read. Brooks's careful craftsmanship is evident from start to finish. Importantly, he forces our attention away from simple trade flows to the underlying forces of transnational production that will continue to have central consequences for global security in our age."--Glen Hastedt, Perspectives on Politics "A much welcomed addition to the security literature; indeed one of the more innovative in recent memory."--Darryl S.L. Jarvis, Australian Journal of Public Affairs "Overall, this is a sensible and thoughtful contribution to the international relations literature. Brooks is to be congratulated for being willing to engage with the realities of the contemporary global economy, and to put forth bold theories about their security implications."--Geoffrey Jones, International History Review
Table of ContentsList of Figures ix List of Tables xi Acknowledgments xiii Chapter 1. Introduction 1 Chapter 2. Understanding the Globalization of Production 16 Chapter 3. Theoretical Foundations 47 Chapter 4. The Globalization of Production and Military Technological Competitiveness 80 Chapter 5. The Globalization of Production, Economic Integration, and Regional Security in the Developing World 129 Chapter 6. The Globalization of Production and the Economic Benefits of Conquest 161 Chapter 7. Current Security Implications of the Globalization of Production 207 Chapter 8. Looking toward the Future 246 Bibliography 267 Index of Sources 295 General Index 303
