The First Nuclear World War presents a strategic analysis aimed at preventing future nuclear conflicts and limiting the spread of nuclear weapons. Written by Patrick O’Heffernan, Amory B. Lovins, and L. Hunter Lovins, the book explores the political, military, and technological factors that shape global nuclear policy. It examines the dangers posed by nuclear proliferation, the risks of misca…
Nicholas Wade's A World Beyond Healing is a profound study of the devastating effects of nuclear war, both before and after the explosion. Wade describes how geopolitical tensions and the nuclear arms race create a constant threat to humanity. The book examines the medical, ecological, psychological, and social consequences of nuclear war, as well as the inability of the international system to…
This volume offers a unique perspective on the discussion of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by broadening the terms of the debate to include secular as well as religious investigations not normally considered. Its contributed essays feature a structured dialogue between representatives of the following ethical traditions-- Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, feminism, Hinduism, Islam, Juda…
Second Editions Highlights - Reflects how the end of the cold war gives us an opportunity to redefine the way the nuclear world operates - Examines how the nuclear age will never be over because humanity will never be able to rid itself of the knowledge of how to make these instruments of destruction - Discusses how nuclear weapons can produce catastrophic damage, and how there is no defens…
An overview of the nuclear era examines the confrontations, key decisions, and personalities involved with nuclear policy from the Roosevelt administration to Reagan's presidential terms.