Psychological Aspects of Nuclear War

by James A. Thompson

Book Overview

Exploring the nature of nuclear war, this psychological treatise examines human reactions to nuclear disaster and accidental explosions. The discusssion is based on evidence of human fallibility that has emerged from the psychology of accidents and from research into decision-making in military and political contexts. Draws on the psychology of negotiation and conflict resolution to suggest ways in which the threat of nuclear war might be reduced...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471907472
• ISBN13: 9780471907473
• Release Date: May 1985
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.