The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament

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Focusing on the rise of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, the book chronicles its evolution from a small assembly of public figures in 1957 into a widespread movement. It highlights the key activists, the tensions surrounding direct actions, and the diverse culture and social groups that rallied together to advocate for nuclear disarmament and to "ban the bomb." Martin Shaw provides an in-depth exploration of the dynamics and impact of this significant campaign.