The Tradition of Non-Use of Nuclear Weapons

by T.V. Paul

Book Overview

Since the Hiroshima and Nagasaki attacks, no state has unleashed nuclear weapons. What explains this? According to the author, the answer lies in a prohibition inherent in the tradition of non-use, a time-honored obligation that has been adhered to by all nuclear states--thanks to a consensus view that use would have a catastrophic impact on humankind, the environment, and the reputation of the user. The book offers an in-depth analysis of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804761329
• ISBN13: 9780804761321
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Stanford Security Studies
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.8"