Better a Shield Than a Sword: Perspectives on Defense and TechnologyEdward Teller, one of the 20th century's most controversial scientists, reveals his public and private selves, including his roles in the Oppenheimer controversy and the development of the hydrogen bomb, as well as his stance on arms control. |
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Better a Shield than a Sword 2325 | 12 |
Who Is Ahead? | 23 |
Peace by Agreement | 37 |
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