The Cold War Is Over, But Cold

Alice Stewart [is] A Much Underestimated Scientist Who Has Been An Indomitable Challenger Of The Establishment And A Thorn In The Flesh Of The Nuclear Industry.

The Decision To Use The Atom Bomb On Japanese Cities, And The Consequent Buildup Of Enormous Nuclear Arsenals, Was Made By Governments, On The Basis Of Political And Military Perceptions.

The Present Basic Philosophy Is Nuclear Deterrence.

At A Time When Science Plays Such A Powerful Role In The Life Of Society, When The Destiny Of The Whole Of Mankind May Hinge On The Results Of Scientific Research, It Is Incumbent On All Scientists To Be Fully Conscious Of That Role, And Conduct Themselves Accordingly.

I Have To Bring To Your Notice A Terrifying Reality: With The Development Of Nuclear Weapons Man Has Acquired, For The First Time In History, The Technical Means To Destroy The Whole Of Civilization In A Single Act.