This book provides an introduction to political and strategic aspects of nuclear weaponry. It offers an accessible overview of the concept of nuclear weapons, outlines how thinking about these weapons has developed and considers how nuclear threats can continue to be managed in the future.
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The Politics of Nuclear Weapons is essential reading for both undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses in Nuclear Politics.
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Andrew Futter has written a superb textbook on the politics of nuclear weapons, covering both technical and political matters with original insight, expert commentary and thorough organization that makes this an excellent choice for undergraduate and graduate courses in international relations, foreign policy and military strategy.
(Stephen Cimbala)This timely book will provide students and academics alike with a valuable foundation for understanding nuclear weapons related issues in both historical and contemporary contexts. Andrew Futter guides the reader through the technologies, strategies and debates that have characterized the nuclear age from the Manhatten Project to present day concerns over the potential for nuclear terrorism and Iran's continued nuclearization.
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. This book provides an introduction to political and strategic aspects of nuclear weaponry. It offers an accessible overview of the concept of nuclear weapons, outlines how thinking about these weapons has developed and considers how nuclear threats can continue to be managed in the future. It includes: Coverage of nuclear testing, proliferation, strategy, global actors and disarmament.Analysis of contemporary topics such as nuclear terrorism.A timeline of key nuclear events.Annotated further reading lists helping you to locate sources for essays and assignments.Summaries, study questions and a glossary of key termsFree SAGE journal articles available on the Resources tab The author will be providing regular updates to his suggested web resources, so be sure to check the Resources tab for the most up-to-date. The Politics of Nuclear Weapons is essential reading for both undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses in Nuclear Politics. Looking at both political and strategic aspects of nuclear weaponry, this exciting new textbook outlines how thinking about nuclear weapons has developed, considers how nuclear threats can continue to be managed in the future, and is accompanied by a companion website which makes it easy for students to find reliable, authoritative further resources. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781446294307
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. This book provides an introduction to political and strategic aspects of nuclear weaponry. It offers an accessible overview of the concept of nuclear weapons, outlines how thinking about these weapons has developed and considers how nuclear threats can continue to be managed in the future. It includes: Coverage of nuclear testing, proliferation, strategy, global actors and disarmament.Analysis of contemporary topics such as nuclear terrorism.A timeline of key nuclear events.Annotated further reading lists helping you to locate sources for essays and assignments.Summaries, study questions and a glossary of key termsFree SAGE journal articles available on the Resources tab The author will be providing regular updates to his suggested web resources, so be sure to check the Resources tab for the most up-to-date. The Politics of Nuclear Weapons is essential reading for both undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses in Nuclear Politics. Looking at both political and strategic aspects of nuclear weaponry, this exciting new textbook outlines how thinking about nuclear weapons has developed, considers how nuclear threats can continue to be managed in the future, and is accompanied by a companion website which makes it easy for students to find reliable, authoritative further resources. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781446294307