The arms race and nuclear war

Book · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:5486521

Barash, D P

Addressing the history, physics, biology, economics, politics, psychology, and ethics of nuclear armaments, the author provides a survey of diverse facets of the nuclear controversy. The study encompasses such key areas as nuclear hardware and technology; the short- and long-term effects of nuclear weapons; strategic doctrine, deterrence and defense policy; the arms race, arms control, and nuclear proliferation; and the economic impact, psychology, and ethics of nuclear armaments. A ''Policy Issues'' section, presenting both the advocate and opponent sides of the debate, is included with each chapter.

• OSTI ID: 5486521
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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98 NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS, AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION
29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
ARMS CONTROL
POLITICAL ASPECTS
NUCLEAR WEAPONS
ETHICAL ASPECTS
PROLIFERATION
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
COMPUTER CODES
ECONOMICS
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
HEARINGS
HISTORICAL ASPECTS
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
LEGISLATION
NATIONAL SECURITY
NUCLEAR DETERRENCE
PLANNING
PSYCHOLOGY
PUBLIC POLICY
AGREEMENTS
DOCUMENT TYPES
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
SECURITY
WEAPONS
350000* - Arms Control- (1987-)
290600 - Energy Planning & Policy- Nuclear Energy