Author: Joseph Rotblat
Robber Hinde/
Foreword/Introductio: Robert S. McNamara
Publisher: Viva Books
Year: 2007
Language: English
Pages: 228
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8130906279
Description
Never before have so many people worried about the effects of military conflict. At a time when terrorism is opening the way for new forms of warfare worldwide, this book provides a much-needed account of the real dangers we face, and argues that the elimination of weapons of mass destruction and of war are attainable and necessary goals.
Written by Nobel Peace prize-winner and former nuclear physicist Joseph Rotblat, and biologist/psychologist Robert Hinde, "War No More" provides expert insight into the nature of modern warfare -- including "weapons of mass destruction." Examining the key factors that are believed to contribute to conflict, they explain how best to approach a peaceful future. If war is ever to be eliminated, Hinde and Rotblat argue that we must address key issues such as the gap between rich and poor; we must have fully effective arms controls; and above all, we must have better education. The authors emphasize that the United Nations -- as well as non-governmental organizations, religious groups, and grassroots movements -- also have important parts to play.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Introduction
OF WAR AND ITS WEAPONS
The Diversity of wars
The Nuclear Peril
Other weapons of Mass Destruction
‘Conventional’ Weapons
WHAT MAKES WAR MORE LIKELY?
Causes of war and the Role of Weapons
The Political System and its Leaders
Culture and Tradition
Resources: Territory and the Environment
Economic Factors: Globalization and Poverty
War and Human nature
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE TO ELIMINATE WAR?
What Stops Countries from Going to war?
Preventing war: Arms Control
Preventing War: Promotion of International
Well-Being and Peace Education
Organizations Involved in Prevention,
Intervention and Conflict Resolution
Intervention and Conflict Resolution
Epilogue: Eliminating Conflict in the Nuclear Age
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Further Reading
Index