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Professor Sir Joseph Rotblat was a distinguished scientist who made a significant contribution to nuclear physics, worked on the development of the atomic bomb (he was the only person to leave the Manhattan Project), and was suspected of being a Soviet spy. After Hiroshima and Nagasaki he became a peace campaigner and dedicated himself to the medical uses of nuclear physics and radiation. He took up the post of Professor of Physics (as applied to medicine) at St. Bartholomew's Medical College and made major contributions to this field, becoming one of the world's leading researchers into the biological effects of radiation. His life from the early 1950s until his death in August 2005 was devoted to the abolition of nuclear weapons and the promotion of world peace. His work ranked with that of Albert Einstein and Bertrand Russell. He helped found The Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, and together with Pugwash he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995. Rotblat promoted dialogue between Soviet and Western scientists during the Cold War, initiated discussions to end the Vietnam War, and was instrumental in bringing about a partial nuclear weapons test-ban treaty.Martin Underwood worked with Sir Joseph, and takes the opportunity to describe his personal background and circumstances, summarise his life, achievements and contribution to mankind, and outline his views on the moral responsibilities of the scientist. This book will appeal to all those interested in the development of nuclear weapons, the growth of the anti-nuclear movement, and the peaceful uses of radioactivity. ... Read more

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Sir Joseph Rotblat (1908-2005), British physicist and one of the most prominent critics of the nuclear arms race, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995 in conjunction with the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, an organization of scientists which he headed at the time, for their efforts towards nuclear disarmament.

'Joseph Rotblat - Visionary for Peace' is dedicated to the life of this unique scientist and humanist. It contains contributions by Nobel Laureates, eminent scholars and prominent politicians who, each from their own perspective, shed light on the life and work of this distinguished scientist.

An introduction by the editors is followed by five central articles on Rotblat's biography, the impact of his work on science and peace and the Pugwash organization. The third part of the book consists of over 20 commentaries, written by the likes of Martin Rees, Mikhail Gorbachev, Jack Steinberger, Mohamed ElBaradei, Paul J.Crutzen, and Mairead Corrigan Maguire. ... Read more

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In September 1999, scientists and scholars from around the world, concerned with reducing the danger of armed conflict and seeking cooperative solutions to global problems, met under the auspices of the Pugwash Conferences, the Nobel-Prize-winning organization. The proceedings deal with a broad range of issues, including: a nuclear-weapon-free world; emerging security threats; development; environment; and international governance. ... Read more

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For those who long for a peaceful world
This book lets you see into a world of great possibilities.If you desire a peaceful world this is a great step into how it can be accomplished.
Daisaku Ikeda is known around the world as a great peacemaker.His many books help establish happiness in your personal life and shows you how to extend it to your friends, neighborhood and community. Community to community it ripples until it becomes country to country; thence on to a world at peace with itself and the environment.

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Peace is Something We All Should Want
Not light reading, but important if you value your future and that of your children/grandchildren. Here are discussions between a leading exponent of peace through the practice of Buddhism and a leading figure in the history of efforts at nuclear disarmament. Yes, despite the end of the Cold War, there are still plenty of nuclear armaments. If you think the doctrine of mutually assured destruction makes any more sense now than it ever did, then you need to read this book to find out how wrong you are. ... Read more

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The momentous events of the past year have changed the political face of the globe: the ideological struggle that dominated the world for most of this century is over; erstwhile mortal enemies have become friends and partners. But old attitudes have survived and modern weapons are in abundance. New foci of conflict have emerged - military confrontations are taking place and the world is still in turmoil. The welcome deep cuts in nuclear weapons have still left thousands of warheads in the arsenals, and the spread of these weapons to new states would further increase the danger of a nuclear confrontation. The release of the pressure pent-up under oppressive regimes created a powerful drive for independence, often achieved only after bloody wars. Many of the new states are economically non-viable: poverty and famine are frequent adjuncts of independence. If military conflicts are to be avoided, a comprehensive strategy must be formulated to improve the standards of living in the developing countries and enhance their security. A strategy is also needed to protect the environment from the effects of further industrialization and greater use of energy.What is needed is a concept of a sustainable, equitable and liveable world for all its inhabitants. All these problems were analyzed by scientists and scholars who met in a Pugwash Conference. The arguments used by them and the proposed solutions are presented in this book under six themes: world peace; nuclear disarmament issues; arms control; security in the Asia-Pacific region; development strategies and world economic order; energy and the environment. ... Read more

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This book discusses the various ways in which the security and prosperity of all countries in the world are linked - by military threats, environmental pollustion, and social unrest created by poverty. It is argued that a process of education is needed to make people think in global terms, so that they develop an allegiance to humanity. ... Read more

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There are prospects for massive reductions in the number of nuclear warheads stockpiled around the world, and the idea of a nuclear-weapon-free world is now possible. This work contends that compliance with a treaty to eliminate nuclear weapons can be achieved by a system of technological verification. One of the book's editors, Joseph Rotblat, won the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize, and the contributors include scientists, economists and political advisers. ... Read more

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In this text, scientists who are pre-eminent in their fields focus on the crucial role of science in the transition away from a culture of war towards the construction of peace based on a capacity to anticipate and prevent destructive conflicts. The subject matter, wide-ranging and of great concern to people everywhere, includes the progress and prospects for a nuclear-weapon-free world; non-nuclear threats to peace and security; the building of legitimate world institutions; conflict resolution and the construction of peace; the local and global environmental dimensions of peace; the health hazards of nuclear chemical and biological weapons; and the interactions between health problems and poverty. ... Read more

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This text focuses on the subjects of disarmament, arms control, conflict resolution, peace-keeping and environmental sustainability. Major themes in the book are the elimination of nuclear weapons, control of the arms trade, the role of multinational and international organizations in peace-keeping, environmental sustainability and security in the Nordic/Baltic region. ... Read more

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Anybody concerned about the maintenance of peace in our world, and in prospects of reaching agreements on arms control and disarmament, is bound to be interested in one of the key pre-conditions for related international treaties: the verification of compliance with such treaties. This book presents an up-to-date exposition of the latest developments in science and practice of international verification. It contains an account of the experience with new practical results of scientific research, devoted to solving verification problems in areas where agreements have not yet been concluded. The authors are scientists and practitioners from governments and research institutes in East and West. This book is required reading for anybody interested in the field: especially for decision-makers, government and military experts, natural scientists, technologists, those working in political and historical science. Among the topics covered are: INF Treaty, nuclear test ban, control of mobile missiles, and fissile material, demilitarization of space, stability and reductions of conventional forces, ban on chemical weapons. From the Reviews: "Verfication of Arms Reductions is packed with information and analysis which is vital for arms-control students, negotiators and other practitioners. The strength of the book lies in the science and technology contributions, but there are comprehensive political analyses also which have been written for longevity and are unlikely to become dated too quickly." ... Read more

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1989 was by any standards an extraordinary year: the year in which the Cold War ended. However, although much has changed, much remains unresolved or not changed at all. Even though the rationale for the huge military forces has been removed from the East-West relationship, these forces still retain a tremendous potential to do harm. Moreover, threats to peace may grow along North-South and South-South axes. An example of such a threat is the rapid growth in size and sophistication of military arsenals in the South. The contributions to this volume make it clear that the problems of East and West, North and South are inter- twined. Security can be gained only through cooperation. The contributors, who come from widely differing geographical, cultural and political backgrounds, all share the Pugwash tradition of scientific objectivity. ... Read more

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After decades of sterile arms control negotiations, a window of opportunity has now opened for meaningful disarmament measures. But to remove permanently the threat of nuclear annihilation a radical changes in attitudes is required, the most important aspects of which is the acceptance of the concept of common security to take the place of reliance on nuclear deterrenceto keep the peace. These issues are analysed here by experts from 18 countries. The collection gives an insight into current thinking about ways to deal with the crisis confronting the world. ... Read more

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The book focuses on subjects of nuclear disarmament, the reduction and control of conventional weapons, the arms trade, future roles of the UN, regional confidence-building measures, global governance, sustainable use of resources and ethical challenges in the modern era, all of which relate to the ultimate goal of eliminating war. ... Read more

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Recommended Radiological reading by nervegas.com
Dr Rotblat details forms of Radiological Warfare, including salted nukes, the neutron bomb, fall out, and induced radiation.Supplimenting this is a detailed account of the biological effects of radiation from differentaspects, along with a good amount of risk data.

Dr Rotblat is an expertin nuclear radiation, and this book is worth reading for his views on thesubject.However, he is not an expert on military affairs, and fails toaddress the many military problems with nuclear radiation that are worthexploring, and support his views against nuclear and radiological warfare;while entertaining ludicrous forms of radiation protection in an effort toattack neutron weapons.

The health effects from radiation that aredetailed will provide the reader with an understanding of therate-of-action and duration-of-action of radiological dosing.Also ofvalue is the degree of incapacitation, lethality, and amount of medicalsupport necessaryfor casualty management.

This book is worth readingfor its detailed account of radiolgical effects on people from nuclear andradiological weapons.The health opinions contained within it arecredible, and a must know for those concerned with radiological operationsor planning. ... Read more

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This volume of essays, a map of the "road to zero," gives the reader a primer on the current state of nuclear disarmament, provides an up-to-date argument for the merits of a nuclear-weapon-free world, and outlines the steps needed to attain that goal. Its editor is Joseph Rotblat, the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize winner. The volume assesses recent efforts by scholars, military leaders, and political figures in advocating the elimination of nuclear weapons. It brings to focus the major dilemmas of disarmament, including verification, nuclear theft, and diplomatic and security issues; and argues for why these obstacles must be overcome. Finally, a comprehensive review of the steps needed to achieve a nuclear-weapon-free world is presented. ... Read more