The Spread of Nuclear Weapons : A Debate Renewed (2nd ed)

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.