Publisher's Synopsis
Worldwide Effects of Nuclear War: Some Perspectives is a book written by the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency that analyzes the devastating consequences of a nuclear war on a global scale. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the potential effects of a nuclear war, including the immediate and long-term impacts on human life, the environment, and global economy. The book also examines the potential political and social implications of a nuclear war, including the breakdown of international relations and the emergence of new power structures. Through a combination of scientific analysis and policy recommendations, the book presents a sobering assessment of the dangers of nuclear weapons and the urgent need for disarmament. This book is a valuable resource for policymakers, scholars, and anyone concerned about the potential consequences of nuclear war.This is measured in terms of ""half-life""--the time required for one-half of the original substance to decay--which ranges from days to thousands of years for the bomb-produced radionuclides of principal interest. (See ""Nuclear Half-Life"" note.) Another factor which is critical in determining the hazard of radionuclides is the chemistry of the atoms. This determines whether they will be taken up by the body through respiration or the food cycle.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
