Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Weapon Proliferation

SIPRI assembled a group of experts to discuss the technical aspects of controlling fissionable materials in non-military applications at the NPT Review Conference in Stockholm in 1978. The book reflects the discussions at the meeting and contains papers presented at the symposium.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 488 pages
Publication date: 04 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the mid-1980s, a significant conference was held in Geneva to review the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Given the paramount importance of preventing or, at the very least, slowing down, the proliferation of nuclear weapons, this conference held immense significance in the realm of arms control and disarmament. For numerous countries, the technical and economic barriers to proliferation had effectively dissolved, leaving only political obstacles as the remaining hindrances.

To contribute to the discussions at the NPT Review Conference, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) convened a group of esteemed experts from various countries. The purpose of this meeting was to delve into the technical aspects of controlling fissionable materials in non-military applications. The event took place in Stockholm from October 12 to 16, 1978.

This book, originally published in 1979, serves as a valuable resource, encapsulating the papers presented at the symposium and capturing the essence of the discussions held during the meeting. It provides a comprehensive examination of nuclear energy and its implications for nuclear weapon proliferation, offering insights into the complex dynamics and challenges associated with these critical topics.

Weight: 907g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367513498