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On Nuclear Deterrence: The Correspondence of Sir Michael Quinlan
Tanya Ogilvie-White
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Description for On Nuclear Deterrence: The Correspondence of Sir Michael Quinlan
Paperback. Series: Adelphi Series. Num Pages: 407 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; HBJD1; HBTW; JPSF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 157 x 227 x 26. Weight in Grams: 756.
This timely book, published in the lead up to the 2012-14 decision on Trident renewal, makes available for the first time the late Sir Michael Quinlan's private correspondence on nuclear deterrence. It shows why Sir Michael, as Policy Director and then Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence during the last years of the Cold War, became known as the `high priest of deterrence': his unparalleled grasp of nuclear strategy, contribution to nuclear doctrine in the UK and NATO, and deep and genuine concern with defence ethics earned him respect and admiration around the world. Even those who challenged him ... Read more
This timely book, published in the lead up to the 2012-14 decision on Trident renewal, makes available for the first time the late Sir Michael Quinlan's private correspondence on nuclear deterrence. It shows why Sir Michael, as Policy Director and then Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence during the last years of the Cold War, became known as the `high priest of deterrence': his unparalleled grasp of nuclear strategy, contribution to nuclear doctrine in the UK and NATO, and deep and genuine concern with defence ethics earned him respect and admiration around the world. Even those who challenged him ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
407
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Adelphi Series
Condition
New
Weight
756g
Number of Pages
407
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415521659
SKU
V9780415521659
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About Tanya Ogilvie-White
Dr. Tanya Ogilvie-White joined IISS in June 2010 on a one-year research fellowship, funded by the Stanton Nuclear Security Program. As part of the IISS Nonproliferation and Disarmament group, she is leading the Michael Quinlan Project, editing a book of Sir Michael Quinlan's correspondence on nuclear deterrence. She is a member of the Council on Security Cooperation in the Asia ... Read more
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