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The challenges of nuclear non-proliferation, Richard D. Burns and Philip E. Coyle III

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

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index present

non fiction

The challenges of nuclear non-proliferation

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Richard D. Burns and Philip E. Coyle III

Weapons of mass destruction series

"The Challenges of Nuclear Non-Proliferation provides an exhaustive survey of the many aspects of non-proliferation efforts. It explains why some nations pursued nuclear programs while others abandoned them, as well as the challenges, strengths, and weaknesses of non-proliferation efforts. It addresses key issues such as concerns over rogue states and stateless rogues, delivery systems made possible by technology, and the connection between nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles, examining whether non-proliferation regimes can deal with these threats or whether economic or military sanctions need to be developed. It also examines the feasibility of eliminating or greatly reducing the number of nuclear weapons. A broad survey of one of today's great threats to international security, this text will provide undergraduate students with the tools needed to evaluate current events and global threats."--Publisher information

The nuclear weapon states -- Seeking to prevent nuclear proliferation : peace and the IAEA -- The nuclear non-proliferation treaty : origins and evolution -- Nuclear test bans to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty -- Seeking control of nuclear weapons materials -- Geographical denuclearization : nuclear-weapon-free zones -- "Proliferation in reverse" : cooperative/restraining measures -- Foregoing nuclear weapons : then and now -- Assessing the non-proliferation regime