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Focusing on the complex relationship between American presidents and nuclear weapons, the author examines over fifty years of nuclear policy through specific case studies. He highlights the intricate decision-making processes that balance international cooperation with national autonomy, as well as the tension between established rules and governmental freedom. Goodby's insights as a scholar, teacher, and diplomat provide a nuanced understanding of the dilemmas faced by leaders in the realm of nuclear strategy.
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At the Borderline of Armageddon, James E. Goodby
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- At the Borderline of Armageddon
- Subtitle
- How American Presidents Managed the Atom Bomb
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James E. Goodby
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 238
- ISBN13
- 9780742550766
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Focusing on the complex relationship between American presidents and nuclear weapons, the author examines over fifty years of nuclear policy through specific case studies. He highlights the intricate decision-making processes that balance international cooperation with national autonomy, as well as the tension between established rules and governmental freedom. Goodby's insights as a scholar, teacher, and diplomat provide a nuanced understanding of the dilemmas faced by leaders in the realm of nuclear strategy.