Ethics and Nuclear Deterrence

Originally published in 1982, this book considers the ethical issues raised by nuclear policies and by the debate between proponents of the multilateralist/unilateralist approaches to disarmament and arms control at the time.

List of Abbreviations. Foreword The Archbishop of Canterbury. Introduction 1. Deterrence and Détente: the Political Environment Geoffrey Goodwin 2. Theological Method in the Deterrence Debate G. R. Dunstan 3. A Christian Unilateralism from a Christian Background Bruce Kent 4. In Defence of Deterrence Arthur Hockaday 5. Deep Cuts are Morally Imperative Barrie Paskins 6. The Case for Negotiated Disarmament Roy Dean 7. International Humanitarian Law: Principles and Practices Geoffrey Best 8. Concluding Comments Ronald Hope-Jones. Appendix: Excerpts from Some of the Church Statements Referred to by Contributors. Index.