{"product_id":"nuclear-reactions-how-nuclear-armed-states-behave","title":"Nuclear Reactions: How Nuclear-Armed States Behave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eNuclear Reactions examines how nuclear weapons change the calculations states make in their foreign policies, why they do so, and why they have such different effects on the foreign policies of different countries. Mark S. Bell argues that nuclear weapons are useful for more than deterrence and are leveraged to pursue a wide range of goals in international politics, significantly changing the foreign policies of countries. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 April 2021\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cornell University Press\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNuclear Reactions delves into the profound impact of nuclear weapons on the calculations states undertake in their foreign policies, exploring the underlying motivations and consequences of these weapons' diverse effects on different countries. Mark S. Bell, in his insightful analysis, contends that nuclear weapons serve purposes beyond deterrence, becoming valuable tools in the pursuit of various international political objectives. By closely examining the varying effects of nuclear acquisition on the foreign policies of the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, Bell demonstrates that countries adapt their foreign policies in distinct ways based on their specific priorities. This research holds significant policy implications, raising questions such as what Iran's foreign policy would entail if it acquired nuclear weapons, how Japanese policy toward the United States might evolve if Japan acquired nuclear capabilities, and the implications of the ever-present threat of nuclear weapons for the future of international relations. Contrary to popular perception, Bell argues that nuclear weapons remain as vital and influential in international politics today as they ever were during the Cold War era. The ebook editions of this book, thanks to generous funding from the University of Minnesota and its participation in TOME, are available as Open Access volumes, accessible from Cornell Open (cornellpress.cornell.edu\/cornell-open) and other repositories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 360g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 151 x 16 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781501754166\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark S. Bell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44095756435706,"sku":"9781501754166","price":17.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/35c7485e0e700ad79a2e8c1a77acaebb.jpg?v=1623299260","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/nuclear-reactions-how-nuclear-armed-states-behave","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}