While loss of control during a superpower crisis, rather than a premeditated decision to embark on war, would more likely lead to nuclear catastrophe, both the general public and national governments continue to focus on the shape and size of nuclear arsenals and not on the ability of the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. to prevent an altercation from escalating into nuclear combat. This volume--the result of a study sponsored by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Cornell University's Peace Studies Program--examines the ...
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While loss of control during a superpower crisis, rather than a premeditated decision to embark on war, would more likely lead to nuclear catastrophe, both the general public and national governments continue to focus on the shape and size of nuclear arsenals and not on the ability of the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. to prevent an altercation from escalating into nuclear combat. This volume--the result of a study sponsored by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Cornell University's Peace Studies Program--examines the role of crisis as a precursor to nuclear war and the extent to which the superpowers' command organizations could maintain control over such a chain of events. The contributors--a group of America's leading strategic analysts, scientists, and military officers--propose a variety of measures to enhance "crisis stability." They consider the various arenas for superpower crises, including Europe, the Middle East, the oceans, and outer-space, and assess the particular issues--such as domestic and alliance politics, the interpretation of intelligence, and the conflict between diplomatic and military initiatives--that could transform a crisis into armed conflict and onward into nuclear war. Integrating historical, military, political, psychological, and technical perspectives, the contributors trace the evolution of command systems from Napoleon to the present day, specifically focusing on the major post-Hiroshima crises and a hypothetical Mid-East crisis scenario which illustrates the dangers of nuclear proliferation. The study concludes by projecting the impact on crisis stability of new and forthcoming technologies, such as cruise missile and anti-satellite weapons, and by recommending new policy measures--including a comprehensive arms control policy designed to enhance stability--that the U.S. should enact on its own and in cooperation with the Soviet Union.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 0195051467.
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