Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety (ALA Notable Books for Adults)
by Eric Schlosser
Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety by Eric Schlosser holds a exceptional rating of 4.60 out of 5, based on 3.9K reader ratings. First published in 1848. The book spans 644 pages.
About Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety
From investigative journalist Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, comes an account of the management of nuclear weapons. Through accidents, near-misses, extraordinary heroism and technological breakthroughs, Command and Control explores the dilemma that has existed since the dawn of the nuclear age: How do you deploy weapons of mass destruction without being destroyed by them?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Eric Schlosser |
| Published | 1848 |
| Pages | 644 |
| Kindle Price | $9.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.60 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 3,907 |
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What genre is Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety?
Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety is categorized as Non-Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Non-Fiction.
Is Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety worth reading?
Based on 3.9K reader ratings, Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety has an average score of 4.60 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."
How many pages is Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety?
Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety has 644 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety?
Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety was written by Eric Schlosser. It was first published in 1848.
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The ISBN-13 for Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety is 9780141037912.
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