Australia and Nuclear War

ISBN-13: 9780367529383 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 276 str.

Michael Denborough

Opis

Originally published in 1983, this book presents the upshot of deliberations from a conference organised by the Australian National University to examine the whole issue of nuclear war and its implications for Australia, including unforgettable illustrations of some of the consequences of nuclear war.

Spis treści

Acknowledgements.  Notes on Contributors.  Preface P.H. Karmel. Introduction Michael Denborough.  Part 1: The Nuclear Arms Race  1. Will There Be a Nuclear War? Frank Barnaby  2. The Nuclear Threat to Australia Desmond Ball and R. H. Mathams  3. The Economic and Social Consequences of Preparing for Nuclear War John Langmore  Part 2: The Consequences of Nuclear War  4. The Medical Consequences of Nuclear War Michael Denborough  5. Can We Survive a Nuclear Attack upon Australia? J.A. Ward  6. Dark Circle Judy Irving and Heather Ogilvie  7. The Economic and Social Impact of Nuclear War for Australia and its Region H.C. Coombs  8. The Atmospheric Effects of Nuclear War A. Barrie Pittock  9. Some Changes in the Atmosphere over Australia That May Occur Due to a Nuclear War I.E. Galbally, P.J. Crutzen and H. Rodhe  Part 3: The Prevention of Nuclear War  10. The Role of the Scientist Bernard Feld  11. The Role of the Medical Profession Oleg Gavrilov  12. A Soldier’s Report David Hackworth  13. Ecology and Peace: Some Experiences of the Green Party Roland Vogt  14. The Role of the Australian Government Susan Ryan  15. Women and the Prevention of Nuclear War Patrick White.  Index.

O autorze

Michael Denborough