Screen LibraryNuclear weapons, scientists, and the post-Cold War challenge : selected papers on arms control /
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World Scientific,
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| Publisher Address: | Singapore ; Hackensack, N.J. : |
| Publication Dates: | 2007. |
| Literature type: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: |
http://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/6186#t=toc |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (vi,323pages) : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: |
9812706739 (electronic bk.) 9789812706737 (electronic bk.) |
| CLC: | D815.2 |
| Contents: | Introduction -- My involvement as a scientist working on issues of national security and views on scientists' responsibilities and ethical dilemmas -- Issues coming to the fore immediately following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War -- At the end of the 20th century: the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty and the emergence of the new terror of biological and chemical weapons -- New challenges in the 21st century: Escaping the nuclear deterrence trap and facing terrorism -- Memorials to four colleagues who were great scientists and citizens. |