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The Effects of Nuclear Weapons

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If you want to learn about the physics of nuclear explosions this is the ultimate source. It doesn't discuss how to make a bomb but does explain how one works and how it effects the surrounding world. Each section has a general discussion followed by a more technical discussion of the same material. At its least technical level you'll still need to understand physics and math at an advanced high school level. At its most technical it is written for degreed professionals.

Even though the text is very dry and academic, I found it quite riveting because of the enormity of what was being described. The nuclear weapons effects calculator in the pocket of the back cover is pretty neat once you figure it out.

An excellent tome describing in detail all the effects of nuclear weapons explosions.
Written for a wide audience, most chapters are divided into two sections: a general (although still detailed) descriptive section, and a technical section replete with mathmatical formulae.
Fully illustrated throughout with charts, diagrams, and of course, photos.
If you're lucky enough to find a copy with the effects computer still enclosed, it is an interesting bonus.
Highly recommended reading for everyone.

This is perhaps the best detailed book available outside the DoD's list of manuals on the subject. The information in the book are very accurate as much as one ever going to get without accessing classified documents.

If one is interested in 'the effects of nuclear weapons', try to get a copy (it could cost over $200 !). This book is also a 'serious' keep for the children and children's children.