Preventing Nuclear War

Preventing Nuclear War

Author: John Loretz

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-06-09

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 1000059391

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Preventing Nuclear War: The Medical and Humanitarian Case for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons provides a window into the work of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) health professionals, advocates and activists as they persuaded diplomats, parliamentarians, the media, and the public to ban nuclear weapons. Why are doctors speaking out about nuclear weapons and nuclear war, an issue that seems to be the exclusive province of diplomats, politicians, and security experts? This volume offers an answer in the unique perspective of health professionals on the nature of nuclear weapons, their medical and humanitarian consequences, and the responsibility to prevent what cannot be treated. On 7 July 2017, the UN successfully concluded negotiations on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The "ban treaty," emerged from a "humanitarian initiative" that shifted the focus away from deterrence-based rationales used by the nuclear-armed states and toward an evidence-based understanding of the existential threat nuclear weapons pose to humanity. Since 1980, IPPNW has been the leading medical organization primarily dedicated to the abolition of nuclear weapons. With its civil society partners in ICAN—the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons—IPPNW brought the scientific evidence about nuclear weapons and nuclear war into the treaty negotiations and into the language of the TPNW itself. The contributors to this volume show the dedication and diverse strategies that have together made up a unified and very significant contribution to ridding the world of nuclear weapons. Reflecting honestly on what has been learnt and have the potential to contribute to wider learning outside the anti-nuclear community, Preventing Nuclear War: The Medical and Humanitarian Case for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons will be of great use to medical and health professionals, humanitarian professionals, and anyone wanting to work towards a more peaceful and equitable world. The chapters originally published as a special issue of Medicine, Conflict and Survival.


Too Close for Comfort

Too Close for Comfort

Author: Patricia Lewis

Publisher: Chatham House Publishers

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781784130145

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Cases of near nuclear use due to misunderstanding demonstrate the importance of the human judgment factor in nuclear decisionmaking. This report applies a risk lens, based on factoring probability and consequence, to a set of cases of near use and instances of sloppy practices from 1962 to 2013.


Freeze!

Freeze!

Author: Edward Moore Kennedy

Publisher:

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 9780553250770

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Winning and Losing the Nuclear Peace

Winning and Losing the Nuclear Peace

Author: Michael Krepon

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Published: 2021-10-19

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 1503629619

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The definitive guide to the history of nuclear arms control by a wise eavesdropper and masterful storyteller, Michael Krepon. The greatest unacknowledged diplomatic achievement of the Cold War was the absence of mushroom clouds. Deterrence alone was too dangerous to succeed; it needed arms control to prevent nuclear warfare. So, U.S. and Soviet leaders ventured into the unknown to devise guardrails for nuclear arms control and to treat the Bomb differently than other weapons. Against the odds, they succeeded. Nuclear weapons have not been used in warfare for three quarters of a century. This book is the first in-depth history of how the nuclear peace was won by complementing deterrence with reassurance, and then jeopardized by discarding arms control after the Cold War ended. Winning and Losing the Nuclear Peace tells a remarkable story of high-wire acts of diplomacy, close calls, dogged persistence, and extraordinary success. Michael Krepon brings to life the pitched battles between arms controllers and advocates of nuclear deterrence, the ironic twists and unexpected outcomes from Truman to Trump. What began with a ban on atmospheric testing and a nonproliferation treaty reached its apogee with treaties that mandated deep cuts and corralled "loose nukes" after the Soviet Union imploded. After the Cold War ended, much of this diplomatic accomplishment was cast aside in favor of freedom of action. The nuclear peace is now imperiled by no less than four nuclear-armed rivalries. Arms control needs to be revived and reimagined for Russia and China to prevent nuclear warfare. New guardrails have to be erected. Winning and Losing the Nuclear Peace is an engaging account of how the practice of arms control was built from scratch, how it was torn down, and how it can be rebuilt.


Nuclear Weapons under International Law

Nuclear Weapons under International Law

Author: Gro Nystuen

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014-08-28

Total Pages: 804

ISBN-13: 1139992740

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Nuclear Weapons under International Law is a comprehensive treatment of nuclear weapons under key international law regimes. It critically reviews international law governing nuclear weapons with regard to the inter-state use of force, international humanitarian law, human rights law, disarmament law, and environmental law, and discusses where relevant the International Court of Justice's 1996 Advisory Opinion. Unique in its approach, it draws upon contributions from expert legal scholars and international law practitioners who have worked with conventional and non-conventional arms control and disarmament issues. As a result, this book embraces academic consideration of legal questions within the context of broader political debates about the status of nuclear weapons under international law.


The Fate of the Earth and The Abolition

The Fate of the Earth and The Abolition

Author: Jonathan Schell

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 9780804737029

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These two books, which helped focus national attention on the movement for a nuclear freeze, are published in one volume.


Nuclear War Survival Skills and Prepping

Nuclear War Survival Skills and Prepping

Author: Macallister Anderson

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-07-16

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9781548986896

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A nuclear war is possibly the most terrible man-made disaster that could happen. Having the knowledge and learning the survival skills required for such an emergency can make the difference between surviving a nuclear war for you and your loved one and not. Be prepare now! A primary characteristic of any armed conflict or war is the destruction of life and property. Countries attempt to protect their civilian populations, both by maintaining a strong military and by establishing internally displaced person (IDP) camps to which refugees can relocate under the care of the government. Personal preparation is, however, just as important, if not more important, towards surviving a war. Knowing what to do and being prepared beforehand is a crucial way of giving yourself and your family a better survival chance. The first thing that you will need is information on what to expect and how to prepare. This information will guide your actions. The purpose of this book is specifically to provide the information you need to survive a nuclear war. Discover some methods of warfare, as well as the different survival techniques used during times of war. Find out about the different kinds of warfare that have occurred in human history, and that still prevail today. See various statistics and analysis which will give you to more knowledge about what it takes to survive a possible nuclear war and wars overall. What are nuclear weapons, what effects do they have and who possesses them? Nuclear weapons are classified as weapons of mass destruction. Ever since they were invented, Governments from around the World have attempted to control how these weapons are developed and used. Nuclear bombs are so powerful that it is possible for a whole city to be devastated by a nuclear device that is the same size as a conventional bomb. Find out much more inside! Reduce your stress and fear, and increase significantly your readiness for surviving a nuclear war by learning the required survival skills and equipment you need. Inside, discover How to build, maintain and use shelters Carbon monoxide and fire protection Preparing supplies of food and water Meters for radioactive fallout Lighting for your shelter Shelter sanitation and preventive medicine Self-treatment and medication Shelter furnishings Having protective and clothing items Ensuring Safety What to do when a war is imminent Things to do before an attack What to do during an attack Minimum pre-crisis preparation Scroll back up and grab your copy today!