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PublisherMelbourne University Publishing

ISBN-100522849148

ISBN-139780522849141

eBay Product ID (ePID)1848423

Product Key Features

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameAustralia's Bid for the Atomic Bomb

Publication Year1997

SubjectMilitary / Nuclear Warfare, General, International Relations / General, Australia & New Zealand

TypeTextbook

AuthorWayne Reynolds

Subject AreaPolitical Science, History

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight14.9 Oz

Item Length8.9 in

Item Width5.9 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2001-339268

Reviews"An important, thought-provoking and well-written book which sheds new light on Australia's postwar defence policies and the ways in which the development of atomic weapons impinged on Australia's relations with Britian and the US." -- Australian Historical Studies, "An important, thought-provoking and well-written book which sheds new light on Australia's postwar defence policies and the ways in which the development of atomic weapons impinged on Australia's relations with Britian and the US." - Australian Historical Studies

SynopsisThis important book is fundamentally a rewriting of Australian history from 1943 to 1968. It argues that after World War II Australian defense policy was premised on the joint nuclear weapon development with the UK and shows that, while this endeavor failed, it shaped domestic and foreign policy until the late 1950s., This very important work is a fundamental rewriting of Australian history from 1943 to 1968. It argues that after World War II, Australian defence policy was premised on Joint nuclear weapons development with the United Kingdom; and that while this endeavour failed, it shaped domestic and foreign policy until the end of the 1950s. Nuclear weapons have traditionally been seen as American and British concerns, and various official histories have held that the development of rockets and atomic weapon testing were essentially British exercises. But author Wayne Reynolds reveals an entirely new perspective on Australia's role in these events. Australia's Bid for the Atomic Bomb examines the implications of this for major social, political and security issues and developments in Austalia's recent history. This work will arouse considerable media interest, and will appeal to anyone interested in Australia's political and military history., 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'.

LC Classification NumberUA870.R487 2000