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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 327.1747 EAN: 9780393977479 Edition: 2 ISBN: 0393977471 Label: W. W. Norton Manufacturer: W. W. Norton Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 224 Publication Date: August 19, 2002 Publisher: W. W. Norton Studio: W. W. Norton Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: In this text, two leading scholars of international politics debate the pros and cons of nuclear weaponry. This text serves as a concise introduction to an issue that encapsulates some of the most basic themes in international relations: are states rational? Are states sovereign? Does international organization work? New to this second edition is a case study of the precarious relations between India and Pakistan, exploring specific problems and consequences of nuclear competition. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Essential read in international politicsThis book is presented in an academic debate style. Waltz beings with a discussion of why the spread of nuclear weapons is not detremental to world peace. Sagan counters, after which both comment on the recent spread of nuclear weapons to both India and Pakistan. Both then write a conclusionary essay, essentially restating the arguments they made earlier. This is a wonderful book for people interested in this aspect of international politics. Sagan and Waltz both make deep arguments, ... Read More Rating:  - goodBook was in good condition. As for content, it was for a course, so what does it matter? Rating: - The bestCertainly the best debate ever produced about the existence of nuclear weapons and its distribution around the world. Highly recomended! Rating: - Simple debate, tremendous consequencesThis books puts together two colliding authors on whether the proliferation of nuclear weapons is a good idea or not. Waltz, one fo the premier figures of realpolitik, argues (brilliantly, even though I disagree with him) that proliferation is a good idea. Sagan argues there are too many organizational risks in the proliferation system. The two present their arguments, and then respond to each other's argument. It is a fascinating argument, one that can be discussed in 1000 pages, but ... Read More 
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