Nuclear Mentalities?: Strategies and Beliefs in Britain, France and the Frg

ISBN-13: 9780333693896 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 277 str.

PhD Beatrice Heuser; B. Heuser

Opis

Concepts associated with nuclear strategy often go beyond any "objective" logic of deterrence. This book explores the conscious and unconscious beliefs in Britain, France and the Federal Republic of Germany, about society, the state and power structures, and allies and enemies.

Recenzje

'...an important contribution to the search for a more diversified approach to strategic studies.' - Sten Rynning, Contemporary Security Policy

'...authoritative, engaging and lucid...should be a key text for students...Heuser's book is intellectually stimulating and entertaining.' - Mervyn O'Driscoll, Intelligence and National Security

Spis treści

Introduction: Nuclear Mentalities - Meaning What? Britain: Knights, Merchants and Protesters France: The Nuclear Monarchy The Federal Republic of Germany: Sin and Redemption Comparisons and Conclusions Index

O autorze

Beatrice Heuser is Senior Lecturer in the Department of War Studies at King's College, London.