The Meaning of the Nuclear Revolution: Statecraft and the Prospect of ArmageddonRobert Jervis argues here that the possibility of nuclear war has created a revolution in military strategy and international relations. He examines how the potential for nuclear Armageddon has changed the meaning of war, the psychology of statesmanship, and the formulation of military policy by the superpowers. |
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| Title | The Meaning of the Nuclear Revolution: Statecraft and the Prospect of Armageddon Cornell studies in security affairs |
| Authors | Robert Jervis, Professor of Political Science Robert Jervis |
| Edition | reprint, revised |
| Publisher | Cornell University Press, 1989 |
| ISBN | 0801495652, 9780801495656 |
| Length | 266 pages |
| Subjects | › › Political Science / History & Theory Political Science / International Relations / Arms Control |
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