Disarmament: A Basic Guide is published by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs in collaboration with the NGO Committee on Disarmament, Peace and Security pursuant to the purposes of the United Nations Disarmament Information Programme. The book is aimed to inform, educate and generate public understanding of and support for multilateral action in the field of arms limitation and disarmament. It is intended for the general reader, but may also be useful for the disarmament educator or trainer.