Arms in the '80s: New Developments in the Global Arms Race

During the 1980s, the world spent a significant amount on preparations for war, with more than one in four research scientists and engineers working for the military. The United States and the Soviet Union possessed 50,000 nuclear warheads and planned to increase their number and make them more accurate. This book was published in 1985 to provide information about what was happening in the world, including new missiles, outer space, chemical weapons, and progress in Geneva, Vienna, and Stockholm.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 126 pages
Publication date: 04 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The world invested a significant amount of resources in preparing for war during the 1980s. The military sector received an increasing allocation of resources, leading to the development of increasingly sophisticated weapon systems. At that time, a remarkable one-fourth of all research scientists and engineers worldwide were employed by the military.

The technological arms race intensified during the subsequent four decades, reaching unprecedented speeds. The United States assumed the leadership role, followed closely by the Soviet Union. Together, these two superpowers possessed an arsenal of over 50,000 nuclear warheads, sufficient to obliterate the world. Their strategic objective was to augment their nuclear arsenal, enhance the accuracy of these weapons, and establish them on new weapon platforms situated closer to the borders of their adversaries.

While some individuals chose to remain oblivious to these developments, a growing number of people became increasingly concerned about the future for themselves and their children. This book, originally published in 1985, aimed to provide insights into the ongoing events. It sought to answer questions such as which new missiles were being constructed, what was transpiring in outer space, what were the facts regarding chemical weapons, and what progress (if any) had been made in the negotiations held in Geneva, Vienna, and Stockholm, where the powers were engaged in discussions on these critical matters.

Weight: 240g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367533205