(1986) The Illogic of American Nuclear Strategy. Cornell Studies in Security Affairs. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press. 250 pages. Book Description: This book examines the American nuclear strategy during the Cold War period, focusing on the logic and illogic of this strategy. It argues that the United States' approach to nuclear weapons was based on flawed assumptions about the nature of war and the role of nuclear weapons in it. The author contends that these assumptions led to an illogical and dangerous strategy that threatened global security. He also suggests that the development of new military technologies and doctrines has made nuclear weapons less relevant to contemporary security concerns. The book begins by discussing the origins of American nuclear strategy, including the development of atomic bombs and the early debates over their use. It then explores how the United States' nuclear strategy evolved over time, particularly during the Cold War era, when the threat of Soviet intervention led to a massive buildup of nuclear forces.

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