From Polaris To Trident

Author : Graham Spinardi
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1994-01-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521413572

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From Polaris to Trident by Graham Spinardi Pdf

This book provides a complete history of the US Fleet Ballistic Missile programme from its inception in the 1950s and the development of Polaris to the deployment of Trident II in 1990. Writing in an accessible yet scholarly manner, Graham Spinardi bases his historical documentation of FBM development on interviews with many of the key participants. His study confronts a central issue: is technology simply a tool used to achieve the goals of society, or is it an autonomous force in shaping that society? FBM accuracy evolved from the city-busting retaliatory capability of Polaris to the silo-busting 'first strike' potential of Trident. Is this a case of technology 'driving' the arms race, or simply the intended product of political decisions? The book provides a comprehensive survey of the literature looking at the role of technology in the arms race, and seeks to explain technological development using a 'sociology of technology' approach.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:31951D03758339H

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History of Acquisition in the Dept. of Defense, Vol. II, Adapting to Flexible Response 1960-1968, 2013 by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Military Construction Appropriations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1166 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : United States
ISBN : MINN:31951P01182410N

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Military Construction Appropriations for 1976: Office of Secretary of Defense, Department of Navy, medical facilities by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Military Construction Appropriations Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Military Construction Appropriations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1180 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : United States
ISBN : LOC:00175587561

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Military Construction Appropriations for 1976 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Military Construction Appropriations Pdf

Author : Eric A. Croddy,James J. Wirtz,Jeffrey A. Larsen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1086 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2004-12-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781851094950

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Weapons of Mass Destruction [2 volumes] by Eric A. Croddy,James J. Wirtz,Jeffrey A. Larsen Pdf

The first accessible reference to cover the history, context, current issues, and key concepts surrounding biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons. A collection of information on everything from aerosols to zones of peace, these two volumes cover historical background, technology, and strategic implications of biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons, thus providing facts, terms, and context needed to participate in contemporary policy debate. This encyclopedia is the only comprehensive reference dedicated to the three types of weapons of mass destruction. With over 500 entries arranged alphabetically, volume one covers biological and chemical weapons, while volume two focuses on nuclear weapons. Experts from eight countries cover issues related to these weapons, policies, strategies, technologies, delivery vehicles, arms control concepts, treaties, and key historical figures and locations. Entries are written to make difficult concepts easy to understand by cutting through military and scientific jargon. Students, lay readers, scientists, and government policy makers are provided with the broad range of information needed to place today's policy discussions in proper strategic or historical context.

Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 826 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440867286

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Weapons and Warfare [2 volumes] by Spencer C. Tucker Pdf

This work covers major weapons throughout human history, beginning with clubs and maces; through crossbows, swords, and gunpowder; up to the hypersonic railgun, lasers, and robotic weapons under development today. Weapons and Warfare is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and highly informative overview of weapons and their impact on the course of human history. In addition to providing basic factual information, this encyclopedia will delve into the greater historical context and significance of each weapon. The chronological organization by time period will enable readers to fully understand the evolution of weapons throughout history. The work begins with a foreword by a top scholar and a detailed introductory essay by the editor that provides an illuminating historical overview of weapons. It then offers entries on more than 650 individual weapons systems. Each entry has sources for further reading. The weapons are presented alphabetically within six time periods, ranging from the prehistoric and ancient periods to the contemporary period. Each period has its own introduction that treats the major trends occurring in that era. In addition, 50 sidebars offer fascinating facts on various weapons. Numerous illustrations throughout the text are also included.

Author : John Simpson,Anthony G. McGrew
Publisher : Springer
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1984-06-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349077229

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International Nuclear Nonproliferation System by John Simpson,Anthony G. McGrew Pdf

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 856 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : UIUC:30112118741294

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The Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords Pdf

Contains the 4th session of the 28th Parliament through the session of the Parliament.

Author : James P. Rife,Rodney P. Carlisle
Publisher : Department of the Navy
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015067638364

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The Sound of Freedom by James P. Rife,Rodney P. Carlisle Pdf

Tells the story of the evolution of the Dahlgren Laboratory from a proof and test facility into a modern research and development center crucial to the technological evolution of the United States Navy.

Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 2229 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781851097067

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The Encyclopedia of the Cold War [5 volumes] [5 volumes] by Spencer C. Tucker Pdf

A comprehensive five-volume reference on the defining conflict of the second half of the 20th century, covering all aspects of the Cold War as it influenced events around the world. The conflict that dominated world events for nearly five decades is now captured in a multivolume work of unprecedented magnitude—from a publisher widely acclaimed for its authoritative military and historical references. Under the direction of internationally known military historian Spencer Tucker, ABC-CLIO's The Encyclopedia of the Cold War: A Political, Social, and Military History offers the most current and comprehensive treatment ever published of the ideological conflict that not so long ago enveloped the globe. From the Second World War to the collapse of the Soviet Union, The Encyclopedia of the Cold War provides authoritative information on all military conflicts, battlefield and surveillance technologies, diplomatic initiatives, important individuals and organizations, national histories, economic developments, societal and cultural events, and more. The nearly 1,300 entries, plus topical essays and an extraordinarily rich documents volume, draw heavily on recently opened Russian, Eastern European, and Chinese archives. The work is a definitive cornerstone reference on one of the most important historical topics of our time.

Author : Harsh V Pant
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781136894428

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Handbook of Nuclear Proliferation by Harsh V Pant Pdf

The chapters of this proposed volume are intended to shed light on the diverse themes surrounding this very important issue area in international security. Each of the six major sections addresses an aspect of nuclear proliferation that will be critical in determining the future trajectory of global politics in the years to come. The first section examines the major thematic issues underlying the contemporary discourse on nuclear proliferation. How do we understand this period in proliferation? What accounts for a taboo on the use of nuclear weapons so far and will it survive? What is the present state of nuclear deterrence models built during the Cold War? What is the relationship between the pursuit of civilian nuclear energy and the risks of proliferation? Why are we witnessing a move away from non-proliferation to counter-proliferation? The second section gives an overview of the evolving nuclear policies of the five established nuclear powers: the USA, Russia, the United Kingdom, France and the People's Republic of China. Section three looks at the three de facto nuclear states: India, Pakistan and Israel. The fourth section examines the three problem areas in the proliferation matrix today – Iran, North Korea and the potent mix of non-state actors and nuclear weapons. The fifth section sheds light on an important issue often ignored during discussions of nuclear proliferation – cases where states have made a deliberate policy choice of either renouncing their nuclear weapons programme, or have decided to remain a threshold state. The cases of South Africa, Egypt and Japan will be the focus of this section. The final section will examine the present state of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime, which most observers agree is currently facing a crisis of credibility. The three pillars of this regime – the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), and the Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty (FMCT) – will be examined. This is followed by an analysis of the present trends and prospects for US-Russia nuclear arms control. The impact of missile defenses and the US-India civilian nuclear energy co-operation pact will be examined so as to ascertain whether they have weakened or strengthened the global non-proliferation regime. The chapters in this volume aim to document the increasing complexity of the global nuclear proliferation dynamic and the inability of the international community to come to terms with a rapidly changing strategic milieu. The future, in all likelihood, will be very different from the past, and the chapters in this volume will try to develop a framework that may help gain a better understanding of the forces that will shape the nuclear proliferation debate in the years to come. Proposed Contents Introduction – Overview Part 1: Thematic Issues The Second Nuclear Age The Nuclear Taboo Nuclear Deterrence Nuclear Energy and Non-Proliferation Non-Proliferation and Counter Proliferation Non-State Actors and Nuclear Weapons Part 2: The Five Nuclear Powers USA Russia United Kingdom France People's Republic of China Part 3: De Facto Nuclear States India Pakistan Israel Part 4: The ‘Problem’ States Iran North Korea Part 5: The ‘Threshold’ States South Africa Japan Egypt Part 6: The Global Non-Proliferation Regime The NPT The CTBT The FMCT US-Russia Nuclear Arms Control The Impact of Missile Defenses The US-India Nuclear Deal The Future: What It May Hold In Store Conclusion

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Military Construction Appropriations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2124 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : United States
ISBN : MINN:31951P011824454

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Military Construction Appropriations for 1975 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Military Construction Appropriations Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of Defense
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1430 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105005972505

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Department of Defense appropriations for 1985 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of Defense Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of Defense
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1092 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : United States
ISBN : UCAL:B4292923

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Research, development, test, and evaluation by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of Defense Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Military Construction Appropriations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1108 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : United States
ISBN : IND:30000088182831

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Military Construction Appropriations for 1974 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Military Construction Appropriations Pdf