Britain and the Bomb Nuclear Diplomacy, 1964-1970
Title:
Britain and the Bomb Nuclear Diplomacy, 1964-1970
Author:
Gill, David James, 1982- author.
ISBN:
9780804788588
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Palo Alto : Stanford University Press, 2014.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (321 pages).
Series:
Stanford Nuclear Age Series
Stanford nuclear age series.
Contents:
Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. A British Bomb; 2. The Ambiguities of Opposition; 3. Constructing the Atlantic Nuclear Force; 4. The Recurring Death of Nuclear Sharing; 5. Cooperation as Consultation; 6. Proliferation Politics; Conclusion; Epilogue; Notes; Bibliography; Index.
Abstract:
Drawing on primary sources from both sides of the Atlantic, Britain and the Bomb explores how economic, political, and strategic considerations have shaped British nuclear diplomacy. The book concentrates on Prime Minister Harold Wilson's first two terms of office, 1964-1970, which represent a critical period in international nuclear history. Wilson's commitment to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and his support for continued investment in the British nuclear weapons program, despite serious economic and political challenges, established precedents that still influence policymakers to.
Electronic Access:
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