A pioneering political-scientific history. . . . Lucidly composed, meticulously documented, and handsomely presented.--The Annals A fascinating and compelling story of the beginnings of the Chinese nuclear weapon program.--Arms Control Today

This volume includes a representative selection of Sidney Drell's recent writings and speeches (circa 1993 to the present) on public policy issues with substantial scientific components. Most deal with national security, nuclear weapons, and arms control, reflecting the author's personal involvement in such issues dating back to 1960. Today, 15 years after the demise of the Soviet Union, the gravest danger presented by nuclear weapons is the spread of advanced technology that may result in the proliferation of nuclear weapons to hostile governments and terrorists, not constrained by accepted...

This volume includes a representative selection of Sidney Drell's recent writings and speeches (circa 1993 to the present) on public policy issues with substantial scientific components. Most deal with national security, nuclear weapons, and arms control, reflecting the author's personal involvement in such issues dating back to 1960. Today, 15 years after the demise of the Soviet Union, the gravest danger presented by nuclear weapons is the spread of advanced technology that may result in the proliferation of nuclear weapons to hostile governments and terrorists, not constrained by accepted...