Out of the Nuclear Shadow

In May 1998 one-sixth of humanity was thrust into the bomb's shadow by the nuclear explosions in India and Pakistan.

This book gathers together the diverse voices, traditions, and approaches of the anti- nuclear movement in the two countries.

It is an attempt to understand and challenge the causes and consequences of the nuclearisation of South Asia, and to challenge governments that see nuclear weapons as moments of glory in an otherwise dismal contemporary history.

The collection includes an early expression of concern by Mahatma Gandhi and recent writings by renowned scholars.

It also contains many of the historic public statements, protesting against the May 1998 nuclear tests, by writers, journalists, scientists, and members of the armed forces which helped to crystallise public opposition to the bomb in South Asia.

There is a resource guide to books and films on nuclear weapons, and information on organisations in South Asia and around the world.