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Socio-Political Reflections and Civil Defense (1998)

Socio-Political Reflections and Civil Defense

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"Socio-Political Reflections and Civil Defense" by E.P. Wigner is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Cosmology. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

E.P. Wigner, one of the leading scientists involved in the early development of nuclear technology, had always in mind its political and social implications. In the 60s persuing his goal of a peaceful open world he began to develop the concept of Civil Defense against nuclear attacks. Looking back one might see this as an alternative to the concept of the Nuclear Shield. The present volume contains a selection of Wigner's writings on this subject. It is annotated by Conrad Chester.

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Best For: Readers interested in the intersection of physics, nuclear technology, and socio-political issues.
Focus: Explores the political and social implications of nuclear technology and the concept of Civil Defense against nuclear attacks.
Covers: A selection of writings by E.P. Wigner on civil defense and nuclear policy from the 1960s.
Why It Matters: Provides insight into early scientific perspectives on nuclear safety and alternative approaches to national security during the Cold War era.

"Socio-Political Reflections and Civil Defense" by E.P. Wigner is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Cosmology. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Cosmology

Author: E.P. Wigner

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

E.P. Wigner, one of the leading scientists involved in the early development of nuclear technology, had always in mind its political and social implications. In the 60s persuing his goal of a peaceful open world he began to develop the concept of Civil Defense against nuclear attacks. Looking back one might see this as an alternative to the concept of the Nuclear Shield. The present volume contains a selection of Wigner's writings on this subject. It is annotated by Conrad Chester.

AuthorE.P. Wigner
PublisherSpringer Science & Business Media
Published1998-10-20
ISBN-139783540572954
BindingHardcover
Pages284
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsPhilosophy
TopicCosmology
SeriesCollected Works

Format: Hardcover

Length: 284 pages

Language: English

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