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T. V. Paul - Tradition Of Nonuse Of Nuclear Weapons - 9780804761314 - V9780804761314
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Tradition Of Nonuse Of Nuclear Weapons

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Description for Tradition Of Nonuse Of Nuclear Weapons Hardback. An exploration of the rise, persistence, and impact of the tradition of non-use of nuclear weapons followed by nuclear powers for well over sixty years. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JPSF; JWMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 540.
Since the Hiroshima and Nagasaki attacks, no state has unleashed nuclear weapons. What explains this? According to the author, the answer lies in a prohibition inherent in the tradition of non-use, a time-honored obligation that has been adhered to by all nuclear states—thanks to a consensus view that use would have a catastrophic impact on humankind, the environment, and the reputation of the user.
The book offers an in-depth analysis of the nuclear policies of the U.S., Russia, China, the UK, France, India, Israel, and Pakistan and assesses the contributions of these states to the rise and persistence ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Palo Alto, United States
ISBN
9780804761314
SKU
V9780804761314
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About T. V. Paul
T.V. Paul is James McGill Professor of International Relations, McGill University and Director, University of Montreal-McGill Research Group in International Security. He has published eight books including Balance of Power: Theory and Practice in the 21st Century (with James Wirtz and Michel Fortman, Stanford, 2004).

Reviews for Tradition Of Nonuse Of Nuclear Weapons
"T.V. Paul, a distinguished academic . . . has made a valuable contribution to exploring the historical experience of the non-use of nuclear weapons and the challenges now faced globally."
Chitrapu Uday Bhaskar
The Hindu
"Paul has written an interesting and useful book. He highlights the continuing and perhaps increasing dangers of nuclear use and the importance ... Read more

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