The Effects of Nuclear Weapons - Revised Edition
The Effects of Nuclear Weapons - Revised Edition
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Details
- Year of publication
- 1964
- Place of printing
- USA
- Author
- Glasstone, Samuel: Editor
- Publishers
- The United States Atomic Energy Commission
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
- Edition
- Revised
- Keyword
- The Effects of Nuclear Weapons - Revised Edition War Mad General, Principles of Nuclear Explosions, Descriptions of Nuclear Explosions, Air Blast Phenomena, Air Blast Loading and Target Response, Structural Damage from Air Blast, Effects of Surface and Subsurface Bursts, Thermal Radiation and its effects, Initial Nuclear Radiation, Residual Nuclear Radiation and Fallout, Radio and Radar Effects, Effects on Personnel, Principles of Protection. Military Science & Technology
- Binding description
- S Paperback
- State of preservation
- Fair
- Languages
- English
- Binding
- Softcover
- First edition
- False
Description
730 pages. Index. Abundant black and white photography. "There is a need for widespread public understanding of the best information available on the effects of nuclear weapons. The purpose of this book is to present as accurately as possible, within the limits of national security, a comprehensive summary of this information." - from Foreward. Chapters include: General Principles of Nuclear Explosions; Descriptions of Nuclear Explosions; Air Blast Phenomena; Air Blast Loading and Target Response; Structural Damage from Air Blast; Effects of Surface and Subsurface Bursts; Thermal Radiation and its effects; Initial Nuclear Radiation; Residual Nuclear Radiation and Fallout; Radio and Radar Effects; Effects on Personnel; Principles of Protection. Above-average wear. Binding intact. Please note: Bomb Effects Computer not included. A well-travelled yet sound copy. Book
