"The Evolution of Nuclear Strategy quickly established itself as a
classic when it first appeared in 1981. This edition makes it even
better, incorporating as it does new material about the Cold War
and up-dating to include subsequent developments. Filled with
insights and penetrating analysis, this volume is truly
indispensable." -Robert Jervis, Author of How Statesmen Think
"Freedman and Michaels have written a thorough and
thought-provoking guide to nuclear strategy. The authors analyze
the causes of both wise and unwise strategic decisions in the past
and thereby shine a bright light on dilemmas we face in our common
nuclear future." -Scott Sagan, Stanford University, USA "With its
comprehensive coverage, clear and direct language, and judicious
summaries of a vast literature, this new and wholly revised edition
of The Evolution of Nuclear Strategy will be essential reading for
any student of nuclear history, strategic studies, or contemporary
international relations." -Matthew Jones, London School of
Economics and Political Science, UK "Sir Lawrence Freedman's The
Evolution of Nuclear Strategy has been the first port of call for
three generations of academics and policy-makers wanting to
familiarize themselves with the subject matter. The success of this
book could have led Professor Freedman to satisfy himself with
regular updates or afterwords. But the tireless author is now
gracing us with an entirely revised edition of his masterpiece
nearly forty years after its initial publication, taking into
account findings from archives and declassified documents. At the
same time, The Evolution of Nuclear Strategy remains true to its
original purpose and spirit: an easy to read manual, light with
footnotes, focusing on policy rather than on theory, and thus the
best possible introduction to an arcane subject. In an era when
nuclear strategy issues seem to be becoming relevant again, its
historical scope and breadth will make its reading or re-reading
even more useful - if only because knowing about the absurdity of
the Cold war arms race is a prerequisite if one does not want to
repeat its mistakes." -Bruno Tertrais, Deputy Director, Fondation
pour la Recherche Strategique, France "This updated and improved
edition of the classic text on the evolution of nuclear strategy is
a must read for anyone attempting to understand the nuclear
predicament and where it is heading. Impressive in every respect!"
-T.V. Paul, James McGill Professor of International Relations,
McGill University, Canada, and the author of The Traditon of
Non-Use of Nuclear Weapons "After the end of the Cold War, we hoped
for a world in which nuclear weapons would have 'low salience', or
might even disappear into virtual, non-assembled arsenals. Alas,
they are coming to the fore again. With changes in political
context and technology, it is thus pressing that 'the Bible' on the
Evolution of Nuclear Strategy should be updated. Lawrence
Freedman's great classic has been admirably updated with the help
of Jeff Michaels. The work, just as its previous editions, thus
remains the definitive and authoritative point of reference on
nuclear strategy in the twenty-first century." -Beatrice Heuser,
Chair of International Relations, University of Glasgow, Scotland
First published in 1981, Lawrence Freedman's The Evolution of
Nuclear Strategy was immediately acclaimed as the standard work on
the history of attempts to cope militarily and politically with the
terrible destructive power of nuclear weapons. It has now been
completely rewritten, drawing on a wide range of new research, and
updated to take account of the period following the end of the cold
war, and covering all nuclear powers.
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