The Four Faces of Nuclear Terrorism

Name: The Four Faces of Nuclear Terrorism
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780415952446
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By Charles D. Ferguson and William C. Potter

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The Four Faces of Nuclear Terrorism explores the various threats posed by terrorist groups in relation to nuclear materials and weapons. The book examines how these organisations might seek to acquire and use nuclear weapons, construct crude nuclear explosives, target nuclear power plants and facilities, or deploy radiological weapons often referred to as "dirty bombs." It provides an in-depth assessment of these risks, drawing on expertise from the Center for Nonproliferation Studies.
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This book is suited for readers interested in contemporary politics, security studies, and nonproliferation topics, including policymakers, academics, and informed general readers seeking a deeper understanding of nuclear terrorism threats.

Assessing the capabilities of terrorist organizations to acquire and use nuclear weapons, this is a book from the Center for Nonproliferation Studies. It stresses the need to educate the public on the real risks of radiation exposure and radioactive contamination to help psychologically immunize citizens against fear of radiological attacks.

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The Four Faces of Nuclear Terrorism, a new book from the Center for Nonproliferation Studies, assesses the motivations and capabilities of terrorist organisations to acquire and use nuclear weapons, to fabricate and detonate crude nuclear explosives, to strike nuclear power plants and other nuclear facilities, and to build and employ radiological weapons or "dirty bombs".

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415952446

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 June 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 720g

Pages: 388

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Charles D. Ferguson Education & Reference Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs William C. Potter

About the Author

William C. Potter is the Director of the Center for Nonproliferation Studies. Charles D. Ferguson is Science and Technology Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations (Washington, DC). Amy Sands, Leonard S. Spector, and Fred Wehling are all affiliated with The Center for Nonproliferation Studies. The Center for Nonproliferation Studies Monterey Institute of International Studies 460 Pierce Street Monterey, CA 93940 William Potter is considered one of the leading authorities on nuclear terrorism. Ideal for readers interested in terrorism, security studies, and nuclear proliferation.