Trigger Issues - Kalashnikov AK47
by Gideon Burrows

Vodka, chess, hip-hop and child soldiers... All these are linked by the Kalashnikov, the iconic but deadly Russian rifle. There are some 90 million of these guns - and they do not die when their owners do.

A provocative read that explains the arms trade, politics and culture through the grimly fascinating lens of the world's deadliest weapon.

What are Trigger Issues? A new series of books that presents single objects that have had an explosive effect on the modern world. Each is examined from every angle showing the connections between an everyday object and major world issues, such as war, money and disease. Short, sharp and provocative, including unusual, hard-to-find facts and figures. Titles: Kalashnikov AK47 Mosquito Diamonds Format: Paperback; one small item, one giant impact! Size: 124 x 174mm Pages: 96 All books in this series are printed on recycled paper.

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