Australia's Bid for the Atomic Bomb

Australia's Bid for the Atomic Bomb
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Publisher : Melbourne University
Total Pages : 308
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105110435034
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Book Synopsis Australia's Bid for the Atomic Bomb by : Wayne Reynolds

Download or read book Australia's Bid for the Atomic Bomb written by Wayne Reynolds and published by Melbourne University. This book was released on 2000 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examination of the effects of Australia's post-World War II bid to help develop nuclear weapons in conjunction with the UK. Demonstrates that this failed endeavour shaped both foreign and domestic policy until the end of the 1950s. Focuses on the crucial role of nuclear weapons in the strategies of successive Australian governments. Provides a new perspective for historical issues such as the American alliance, the security crisis and the Petrov affair, the Cold War and the Maralinga tests. Includes notes, select bibliography and index. Author is a senior lecturer in the history department at the University of Newcastle. Previous titles is 'Doc Evatt'.


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