Nuclear First Strike - Consequences of a Broken Taboo

Informationen zum Autor George H. Quester is a professor of government and politics at the University of Maryland, College Park, and author of The Politics of Nuclear Proliferation (Johns Hopkins University Press, 1973). Klappentext This provocative and timely work examines various scenarios in which the deployment of nuclear weapons could occur! the probable consequences of such an escalation! the likely world reactions! and the plausible policy ramifications. Rather than projecting the physical damage that would result from nuclear attacks! George H. Quester offers an exploration of the political! psychological! and social aftermath of nuclear conflict. Zusammenfassung In this insightful analysis! he provides a starting point for informed and focused reflection and preparation.

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• Authors: George H Quester, George H. Quester, George H. (Professor of Government and Po Quester, George H. (Professor of Government and Politics Quester
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.04.2006
• EAN: 9780801882852
• ISBN: 978-0-8018-8285-2
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 222 mm x 13 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, International Relations, Defence strategy, planning & research, Warfare & defence