The Books You Should Read About the Bomb
The more we know about the world’s most powerful weapons, the better our chances of containing them.
This week's Books Briefing explores the threat of nuclear war and the stories that help us understand the complexities of nuclear policy. "Frenchman Flat" by Jon Else examines the heroism and absurdity of our atomic present, urging for greater transparency to avoid nuclear catastrophe. While ICAN and similar groups may not hold the answer to eliminating nuclear weapons, Else suggests that transparency might be the key to preventing annihilation.
The article also highlights several other books related to nuclear development, including Adam Higginbotham's "Midnight in Chernobyl" and Garry Wills' "Bomb Power."
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