”The many scenarios involving nuclear war,Including the “escalation” and “brinksmanship”options are key here.”
The wizards of Armageddon
Fred Kaplan · 1983 · 512 pages
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About the book
Fred Kaplan offers an in-depth and well-documented analysis of the emergence of American nuclear strategists during the Cold War, tracing how the architects of nuclear deterrence shaped US policy and defense. The book examines the lives, ideas and influences of thinkers like John von Neumann and Edward Teller, revealing the intellectual origins of the nuclear strategy that defined decades of geopolitical tension.
Book details
| Author | Fred Kaplan |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Wizards of Armageddon |
| Year of publication | 1983 |
| Pages | 512 |
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