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Title: Psychological aspects of nuclear war

Abstract

Exploring the nature of nuclear war, this treatise examines human reaction to nuclear disaster and accidental explosions. The discussion is based on evidence of human fallibility that has emerged from the psychology of accidents and from research into decision-making in military and political contexts. The book draws on the psychology of negotiation and conflict resolution to suggest ways in which the threat of nuclear war might be reduced.

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OSTI Identifier:
5705297
Resource Type:
Book
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; NUCLEAR WEAPONS; PSYCHOLOGY; RISK ASSESSMENT; ACCIDENTS; DECISION MAKING; HUMAN FACTORS; MILITARY PERSONNEL; POLITICAL ASPECTS; PUBLIC OPINION; WARFARE; INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS; PERSONNEL; WEAPONS; 290600* - Energy Planning & Policy- Nuclear Energy; 290200 - Energy Planning & Policy- Economics & Sociology

Citation Formats

Thompson, J. Psychological aspects of nuclear war. United States: N. p., 1985. Web.
Thompson, J. Psychological aspects of nuclear war. United States.
Thompson, J. 1985. "Psychological aspects of nuclear war". United States.
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year = {Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1985},
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