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nuclear-arms-race
The competitive development and stockpiling of nuclear weapons during the Cold War, as discussed through historical and analytical works.
1 chapter across 1 book
Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark (1995)Carl Sagan
CHAPTER 16 When Scientists Know Sin
Chapter 16, "When Scientists Know Sin," primarily provides a bibliographic list of works related to the ethical and political implications of scientific knowledge, particularly in the context of nuclear weapons and arms control. The references highlight the complex relationship between scientific discovery, moral responsibility, and geopolitical power, underscoring the role scientists have played in both advancing and mitigating the threats posed by nuclear arms.