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  • Published In: Foreign Affairs, 2024, v. 103, n. 3. P. 194 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: FREEDMAN, LAWRENCE D. 3 of 3

Abstract

This article provides summaries of several recent books on various topics. "Nuclear War: A Scenario" by Annie Jacobsen explores the consequences of a nuclear war, while "Countdown: The Blinding Future of Nuclear Weapons" by Sarah Scoles examines the motivations of scientists and antinuclear activists in the United States. "Death Dust: The Rise, Decline, and Future of Radiological Weapons Programs" by William C. Potter, Sarah Bidgood, Samuel Meyer, and Hanna Notte discusses the development of radiological weapons by different countries. "In True Face: A Woman's Life in the CIA, Unmasked" by Jonna Mendez with Wyndham Wood is a memoir that highlights the challenges faced by women in the CIA and the importance of technical services. Lastly, "Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Agent A12 and the Solving of the Holocaust Code" by Jason Bell uncovers the story of Winthrop Bell, who provided information to the British secret services about Germany after World War I. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Foreign Affairs. 2024/05, Vol. 103, Issue 3, p194
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0015-7120
  • Accession Number:176770466
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