'Understanding the Imaginary War is useful both as a historical tool, but also as a reminder that nuclear weapons still exist, and that nuclear war is still a very real possibility. If anything, the current political situation between Russia and the United States, and especially the inclusion of Article 27 in Russia's 2014 Military Doctrine relating to the possibility of ... Read moreusing nuclear weapons to respond to a conventional attack, shows that emotions felt during the Cold War still affect contemporary relations.' April Curtis 'The book's fresh approach to the topic and wide range of perspectives will be welcomed by all with an interest in history, political science and cultural studies, and in particular by those of us interested in the Cold War and the history of nuclear weapons.' Dr Mattias Eken, University of St Andrews, Reviews in History 'The volume succeeds in providing a deeper understanding of the cultural responses to nuclear weapons and is an important entry in Cold War historiography, bridging the gap between political, cultural, psychological, and emotional interpretations of nuclear weapons.' Emily Gibbs, University of Liverpool, Journal of Contemporary History
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