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OverviewInstead of concentrating on the prevention of the spread of weapons of mass destruction, these studies concentrate on preventing their use. A common argument runs through all of the papers: that, while complacency must be avoided, much of the post-Cold War focus among Western governments on the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction is alarmist. Beyond this shared ground, the contributors are diverse in their approaches and in many of their conclusions. The first three provide critiques of Western policy as in some ways having the unintended effect of increasing rather than reducing the chances of the use of weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear weapons. The next three address themselves to contexts which may influence the use of WMD, again especially nuclear weapons. The last two authors challenge widely-held assumptions among those worried about how to prevent the use of weapons of mass destruction. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eric HerringPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.408kg ISBN: 9780714650449ISBN 10: 0714650447 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 29 April 2000 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents"Contemporary Security Policy ""refreshing and provocative reading"" ""In an increasingly dangerous world, we need hard thinking about the issues of war and peace. This book, based on a Journal of Strategic Studies special issue, usefully raises the questions of what these dangers are."" - Unison Journals, Tribune, Morning Star and Voice of the Unions"ReviewsAuthor InformationEric Herring Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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