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This Title Explains The History And Politics Of The Bomb, From The Technology Of Nuclear Weapons, To The Revolutionary Implications Of The H-bomb, And The Politics Of Nuclear Deterrence. The Issues Are Set Against A Backdrop Of The Changing International Landscape, From The Early Days Of Development Through The Cold War. Despite Not Having Been Used In Anger Since Hiroshima And Nagasaki, The Bomb Is Still The Biggest Threat That Faces Us In The 21st Century. But What Significant Lessons Can Be Learnt From The History Of The Nuclear Weapons Era? What Are Nuclear Weapons? -- Building The Bomb -- 'a Choice Between The Quick And The Dead' -- Race For The H-bomb -- Nuclear Deterrence And Arms Control -- Star Wars -- Nuclear Weapons In The Age Of Terrorism. Joseph M. Siracusa. Previous Edition: 2008. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.