Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety
Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013656
Book • Nonfiction
Damascus, Arkansas • 1980s
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Politics & Government•
Science & Nature2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Eric Schlosser's Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety explores the complexities and dangers of managing nuclear arsenals. The book delves into the 1980 Damascus, Arkansas, missile accident, highlighting systemic flaws and the persistent threat of nuclear catastrophe despite advancements in safety protocols.
Informative
Unnerving
Dark
Suspenseful
Challenging
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Command and Control by Eric Schlosser is a gripping, informative exploration of nuclear safety and historical mishaps. Critics praise its thorough research, compelling storytelling, and eye-opening analysis, though some find its detailed accounts overwhelming. Schlosser successfully raises awareness about the precarious safety of nuclear arsenals.
Who Should Read Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety?
Readers intrigued by Cold War history, nuclear safety, and governmental intricacies will appreciate Schlosser's Command and Control. Comparable to Lewis's The Fifth Risk and Rhodes's The Making of the Atomic Bomb, this book appeals to those curious about the interplay of technology, policy, and human error.
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Book • Nonfiction
Damascus, Arkansas • 1980s
•
Politics & Government•
Science & Nature2013
Adult
18+ years
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