At the Borderline of Armageddon: How American Presidents Managed the Atom Bomb

by James E. Goodby

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In this important new work, scholar, teacher, and diplomat James E. Goodby analyzes how American presidents have confronted the dilemma of nuclear weapons. Drawing on his own involvement in over fifty years of nuclear policy, he explores specific case studies to illustrate the decision making process and the delicate balance between international cooperation and freedom of action, between the rules of behavior and governmental autonomy.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0742550753

ISBN13:9780742550759

Release Date:May 2006

Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Length:224 Pages

Weight:1.04 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.2" x 9.1"

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Executive Branch History Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Politics & Government

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