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Dangers of Deterrence - Philosophers on Nuclear Strategy (Hardcover) Loot Price: R2,973
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Dangers of Deterrence - Philosophers on Nuclear Strategy (Hardcover): Nigel Blake, Kay Pole

Dangers of Deterrence - Philosophers on Nuclear Strategy (Hardcover)

Nigel Blake, Kay Pole

Series: Routledge Library Editions: Nuclear Security

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Europe has everything to lose from nuclear war, and nothing to gain from it. Yet it is nuclear deterrence that we are relying on to shield us from war. More and more people are coming to believe that security under a nuclear shield is an illusion, and that nuclear deterrence embodies a dangerous paradox. It is too close to provocation, it cannot prevent nuclear blackmail, and its short-term success can only lead to proliferation and ultimate instability. In this book, originally published in 1983, philosophers go behind the rhetoric of the nuclear debate and analyse the dangers of deterrence. The contributors all share a concern about the radical confusions that have arisen concerning nuclear deterrence. Showing how unilateral arguments can be developed from hard-headed political and military considerations, they stress their belief that carefully managed unilateralism is the best method for securing the political independence of Western Europe. The doctrine is not founded on sheer moral idealism. This book will be essential reading for anyone engaged in the public discussion of defence policy.

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Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Nuclear Security
Release date: December 2020
First published: 1983
Editors: Nigel Blake • Kay Pole
Dimensions: 216 x 138mm (L x W)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 978-0-367-53513-1
Categories: Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General
Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > General
Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Peace studies > General
Books > Philosophy > General
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LSN: 0-367-53513-0
Barcode: 9780367535131

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