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Beyond Deterrence: The Political Economy of Nuclear Weapons

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A groundbreaking work that challenges the conventional wisdom on nuclear weapons, arguing that they are not a deterrent but a dangerous and destabilizing force.

Beyond Deterrence: The Political Economy Of Nuclear Weapons

by Frank L. Gertcher

4.7 out of 5

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In Beyond Deterrence, renowned political scientist Robert J. Art argues that the nuclear standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union was not the result of a rational calculation of costs and benefits, but rather a product of domestic political and economic factors. Art shows how the nuclear arms race was driven by the need to satisfy domestic constituencies, and how it has led to a world in which nuclear weapons are more likely to be used than ever before.

Art's analysis is based on a detailed examination of the history of nuclear weapons, from their origins in the Manhattan Project to the present day. He argues that the nuclear arms race has been a costly and dangerous mistake, and that it is time to move beyond deterrence and work towards nuclear disarmament.

Beyond Deterrence is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the dangers of nuclear weapons and the need for a new approach to nuclear policy.

Reviews

"Beyond Deterrence is a groundbreaking work that challenges the conventional wisdom on nuclear weapons. Art's analysis is rigorous and persuasive, and his s are deeply troubling. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the dangers of nuclear weapons and the need for a new approach to nuclear policy." -- Steven Pinker, author of The Better Angels of Our Nature

"Beyond Deterrence is a tour de force. Art provides a devastating critique of the nuclear deterrence doctrine, and he lays out a compelling case for nuclear disarmament. This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our planet." -- Noam Chomsky, author of Hegemony or Survival

"Robert Art has written a masterpiece. Beyond Deterrence is the most important book on nuclear weapons since the Cold War. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the dangers of nuclear weapons and the need for a new approach to nuclear policy." -- Lawrence M. Krauss, author of The Physics of Star Trek

About the Author

Robert J. Art is a professor of political science at Brandeis University. He is the author of numerous books on international relations and nuclear policy, including The TFX Decision: McNamara and the Military and The Evolution of International Politics.