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Nuclear Mentalities?

Strategies and Beliefs in Britain, France and the FRG

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  • © 1998

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  1. Beatrice Heuser

    1. Department of War Studies, King’s College London, UK

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction: Nuclear Mentalities — Meaning What?

    • Beatrice Heuser
    Pages 1-2

  3. Britain: Knights, Merchants and Protesters

    • Beatrice Heuser
    Pages 3-74

  4. France: The Nuclear Monarchy

    • Beatrice Heuser
    Pages 75-178

  5. The Federal Republic of Germany: Sin and Redemption

    • Beatrice Heuser
    Pages 179-259

  6. Comparisons and Conclusions

    • Beatrice Heuser
    Pages 260-268

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 269-277
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About this book

Concepts associated with nuclear strategy often go beyond any 'objective' logic of deterrence. Nuclear weapons have special roles in different national belief-systems, myths surround them, they have catalysed tensions already existing in societies, become symbols of power or of past sins. This book delves into the conscious and subconscious beliefs in Britain, France and the Federal Republic of Germany (all voiced in debates about nuclear strategy) about society, the State and power structures, each country's place in the world, the international system, allies and enemies.

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'...an important contribution to the search for a more diversified approach to strategic studies.' - Sten Rynning, Contemporary Security Policy

'...authoritative, engaging and lucid...should be a key text for students...Heuser's book is intellectually stimulating and entertaining.' - Mervyn O'Driscoll, Intelligence and National Security

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of War Studies, King’s College London, UK

    Beatrice Heuser

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Beatrice Heuser is Senior Lecturer in the Department of War Studies at King's College, London.

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