Threat of Nuclear War, The (3 Parts)
- Synopsis
- Part 1: Summarises what a nuclear bomb is and how it works (discusses all the major types). Looks at the effects as typified by Hiroshima and discusses what a nuclear war might be like in Britain using stills from THE WAR GAME.
Part 2: Describes the major nuclear weapon delivery systems and discusses Russian and American comparative strengths. Analyses the current arms race and the likely spread of nuclear weapons to other nations. Looks at the limited prospects for protection.
Part 3: Discusses Cruise missiles and the Trident system. Examines developments in nuclear strategy, the possible future triggers to a nuclear holocaust, the arguments for and against the possession of nuclear weapons by the USA, USSR and Britain and the prospects for nuclear disarmament. - Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Multimedia; 3 audiocassettes. 3 x 30 slides. b&w/col.
- Year of production
- 1981
- Availability
- Sale
- Documentation
- Accompanying booklet.
- Uses
- Undergraduates.*
- Subjects
- Sociology
- Keywords
- nuclear warfare; nuclear weapons
Credits
- Writer
- Alan Suddaby
- Cast
Alan Suddaby
Sections
- Title
- Nature and effects of nuclear weapons, The
- Synopsis
- Part 1: Summarises what a nuclear bomb is and how it works (discusses all the major types). Looks at the effects as typified by Hiroshima and discusses what a nuclear war might be like in Britain using stills from THE WAR GAME.
- Title
- Offence, defence and the nuclear arms race
- Synopsis
- Part 2: Describes the major nuclear weapon delivery systems and discusses Russian and American comparative strengths. Analyses the current arms race and the likely spread of nuclear weapons to other nations. Looks at the limited prospects for protection.
- Title
- Nuclear strategy and the prospects for nuclear war and nuclear disarmament
- Synopsis
- Part 3: Discusses Cruise missiles and the Trident system. Examines developments in nuclear strategy, the possible future triggers to a nuclear holocaust, the arguments for and against the possession of nuclear weapons by the USA, USSR and Britain and the
Distributor
- Name
Focal Point Audio Visual Ltd
- cservice@focalpointvideo.co.uk
- Web
- http://www.focalpoint.f9.co.uk/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 023 92665249
- Fax
- 023 9269 5723
- Address
- 251 Copnor Road
Portsmouth
Hants
PO3 5EE - Notes
- Mail order retailer of resources for schools.
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