As part of the Wonk’s public service role, let me bring to your attention an outstanding resource letter, “Physics and Society: Nuclear Arms Control”, that was published by Alex Glaser and Zia Mian in the January edition of the American Journal of Physics (vol. 76, no. 1, pp. 5—14 to be precise). It’s a great list of key arms control texts—but, unfortunately, I think it is only available to AJP subscribers.
Actually, this reminds me of a (vaguely) funny story. I ordered a copy of Alan Krass’ excellent book Verification: How Much Is Enough? off Amazon Marketplace last year. And, judging by the inscription in the front cover, the copy I got used to belong to noted BW and CW arms control expert Raymond Zilinskas! Makes you realize what a small world the arms control community is.
UPDATE: Yes, the AJP article is freely available—from here to be exact!
I remember that story. It was quite cool.
Funny. I bought a copy of Gowling’s Britain & Atomic Energy, 1939-45 last year. The flyleaf was signed by the previous owner: (Lord) Solly Zuckerman.
Can you top that?