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Stalin and the Bomb: The Soviet Union and Atomic Energy, 19391956,Used
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For forty years the SovietAmerican nuclear arms race dominated world politics, yet the Soviet nuclear establishment was shrouded in secrecy. Now that the Cold War is over and the Soviet Union has collapsed, it is possible to answer questions that have intrigued policymakers and the public for years. How did the Soviet Union build its atomic and hydrogen bombs? What role did espionage play? How did the American atomic monopoly affect Stalin's foreign policy? What was the relationship between Soviet nuclear scientists and the country's political leaders? This spellbinding book answers these questions by tracing the history of Soviet nuclear policy from developments in physics in the 1920s to the testing of the hydrogen bomb and the emergence of nuclear deterrence in the mid1950s.In engrossing detail, David Holloway tells how Stalin launched a crash atomic program only after the Americans bombed Hiroshima and showed that the bomb could be built; how the information handed over to the Soviets by Klaus Fuchs helped in the creation of their first bomb; how the scientific intelligentsia, which included such men as Andrei Sakharov, interacted with the police apparatus headed by the suspicious and menacing Lavrentii Beria; what steps Stalin took to counter U.S. atomic diplomacy; how the nuclear project saved Soviet physics and enabled it to survive as an island of intellectual autonomy in a totalitarian society; and what happened when, after Stalin's death, Soviet scientists argued that a nuclear war might extinguish all life on earth.This magisterial history throws light on Soviet policy at the height of the Cold War, illuminates a central but hitherto secret element of the Stalinist system, and puts into perspective the tragic legacy of this program todayenvironmental damage, a vast network of institutes and factories, and a huge stockpile of unwanted weapons.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Stalin and the Bomb'? A: The book explores the history of Soviet nuclear policy from the 1920s to the mid-1950s, detailing how the Soviet Union developed atomic and hydrogen bombs during the Cold War.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Stalin and the Bomb'? A: The author is David Holloway, who provides a comprehensive analysis of Soviet nuclear strategy and its implications.
- Q: What key topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers the development of Soviet atomic bombs, the role of espionage, the impact of the American atomic monopoly on Stalin's foreign policy, and the relationship between nuclear scientists and political leaders.
- Q: Is 'Stalin and the Bomb' suitable for readers without a background in history? A: Yes, the book is written in an engaging manner that makes it accessible to general readers while still providing in-depth historical analysis for those with a background in history.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 480 pages, offering a detailed exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Stalin and the Bomb'? A: The book was published on March 27, 1996.
- Q: What binding format is available for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it a convenient choice for readers.
- Q: What are some key historical events discussed in the book? A: Key events include Stalin's response to the Hiroshima bomb, the espionage activities of Klaus Fuchs, and the development of nuclear deterrence.
- Q: What can readers learn about the Soviet nuclear program from this book? A: Readers can learn about the strategic decisions made by the Soviet leadership, the dynamics of scientific research under a totalitarian regime, and the environmental impacts of the nuclear program.
- Q: Is there any discussion about the legacy of the Soviet nuclear program? A: Yes, the book discusses the tragic legacy of the Soviet nuclear program, including environmental damage and the vast stockpile of nuclear weapons.