The Star Wars History by Michael Charlton

The Star Wars History

From Deterrence to Defence: The American Strategic Debate

by Michael Charlton

BBC Publications, 1986, ISBN 0563205059, hardcover, dustjacket

Near Fine Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, minor rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, no inscriptions, dustjacket shows minor edge and shelf wear with minor rubbing and bumping to edges and corners (see photographs)

“The purpose of this ‘Star Wars’ history, expanded from Michael Charlton’s highly acclaimed Radio 3 series, is to trace the evolution of the American strategic debate over the last two decades through illuminating interviews with those (including former President) who have themselves shaped and made the crucial decisions.  They have created the existing architecture of nuclear deterrence, based on the assumption of ‘mutual assured destruction’ (with its stark acronym, MAD).  Why has disillusion with arms control now taken root, and what are the arguments currently being made for strategic defence as a realistic alternative?”