The Politics of Nuclear Weapons: New, updated and completely revised

by Andrew Futter

This comprehensively updated second edition provides an introduction to the political, normative, technological and strategic aspects of nuclear weaponry. It offers an accessible overview of the concept of nuclear weapons, outlines how thinking about these weapons has developed and considers how nuclear threats can continue to be managed in the future. This book will help you to understand what nuclear weapons are, the science behind their creation and operation, why states build them in the first place, and whether it will be possible for the world to banish these weapons entirely. Essential reading for all students of International Relations, Security Studies and Military History.

351 pages, Paperback

Published November 24, 2020

Reviews

[Vojta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really great overview of everything nuclear weapons. Although readers and academics familiar with the topic will struggle to find deeper insight (as it is not the focus of the book) they will surely appreciate the opportunity to refresh their memory with the condensed and structured nature of the book and make use of the expansive recommendations of further readings and ressources in the appendices after each chapter.
The author makes several predictions and musings about the future developments in the field of NW and their control and disarmament, which I feel were mostly validated in just the few years following this edition.

[Martin Gallardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Futter explains the essential of nuclear weapons and international relations. It is well written and helps to understand in a smooth way all the dynamics of nuclear politics. 100% recommended.