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

Writer

Alan Suddaby

Cast

Alan Suddaby

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

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