Schlosser, Eric
Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143125785
- author:
- Schlosser, Eric
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 656
- Dimensions:
- 21.1 x 13.7 x 3.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Weapons & Warfare,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Eric Schlosser's Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety is a gripping exposé of America's nuclear arsenal. The book delves into the little-known history of nuclear weapons management and safety concerns, revealing the risks and challenges of deploying weapons of mass destruction. Schlosser skillfully weaves together an engrossing account of accidents, near misses, extraordinary heroism, and technological breakthroughs, exploring the dilemma of how to deploy nuclear weapons without being destroyed by them. The story is interwoven with a historical narrative that spans over fifty years, depicting the urgent effort to ensure nuclear weapons can't be stolen, sabotaged, or detonated inadvertently. Through his investigation, Schlosser sheds light on the ongoing threat of nuclear weapons, a danger that has been largely forgotten in recent years. This thought-provoking book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the science, politics, and history of nuclear warfare.
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