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The Truth About Trident: Disarming the Nuclear Argument
Timmon Milne Wallis
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Description for The Truth About Trident: Disarming the Nuclear Argument
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JWA; JWMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 288 x 23. Weight in Grams: 400.
The UK is one of nine states possessing nuclear weapons. Renewal of the Trident programme would extend Britain's commitment to so-called nuclear `deterrence' well into the second half of this century, despite treaty obligations and an `unequivocal undertaking' to disarm. With more than 16,000 nuclear weapons stockpiled worldwide, the risk of one going off by accident or design is increasing every day. Wallis in The Truth about Trident explores the issues Trident presents and raises questions like: what would be the impact of their use? How safe are they in the meantime? Are they really ... Read more
The UK is one of nine states possessing nuclear weapons. Renewal of the Trident programme would extend Britain's commitment to so-called nuclear `deterrence' well into the second half of this century, despite treaty obligations and an `unequivocal undertaking' to disarm. With more than 16,000 nuclear weapons stockpiled worldwide, the risk of one going off by accident or design is increasing every day. Wallis in The Truth about Trident explores the issues Trident presents and raises questions like: what would be the impact of their use? How safe are they in the meantime? Are they really ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
400g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781910745427
SKU
V9781910745427
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Ref
99-27
About Timmon Milne Wallis
Timmon Milne Wallis was born in Boston, Massachusetts and moved with his family to Cullen on the Moray Firth. He studied politics and international relations at the University of Aberdeen. He then discovered the peace studies course at Bradford University in West Yorkshire and ended up getting a PhD from there. Tim spent several years living at a peace camp ... Read more
Reviews for The Truth About Trident: Disarming the Nuclear Argument
I have been opposed to Trident all my adult life - revolted by its presence in Scottish waters, infuriated by supporters who should know a lot better. Yet I have never been fully equipped to argue every point of my case for its cancellation - until reading this book. The Truth About Trident is a lucid, authoritative and vital instrument ... Read more