Nuclear Weapon Tests: Prohibition or Limitation?

For three decades there has been an effort to restrict nuclear explosions and tests—the most visible manifestations of the arms race. While some see testing as essential for the development of nuclear weapons and deterrence postures, others are concerned about the possible health hazards and believe that test bans are an indispensable step in halting the buildup of nuclear weaponry. This volume, part of a joint study by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute and the Canadian Ins…