culture/politics insane? I have to write an Essay about the subject of the HYDROGEN bomb and how creating these weapons of mass destruction were political insanity, however, im not really sure as to where I should begin/what I should delve into....anyone have any ideas?
heres the full question:
“From 1939 to 1962, nuclear weapons and nuclear fear made American culture, policies, and politics irrational or outright insane.”
Agree or disagree, in whole or in part, with the above statement, and explain. A good part of your essay may be devoted to analyzing the chief developments or phases in the nuclear arms race, and arguing for the rationality or irrationality of each step or phase. Can each step in a development be rational but, when viewed as a whole, irrational. A good resource from which to discuss the politics about the Bomb, and its rationality or lack thereof, would be The Brotherhood of the Bomb. Other nice tidbits to think about: the execution of the Rosenbergs, the “trial” of Oppenheimer, the “radioactive army,” government deception about radiation dangers, and so on, and so on.
heres the full question:
“From 1939 to 1962, nuclear weapons and nuclear fear made American culture, policies, and politics irrational or outright insane.”
Agree or disagree, in whole or in part, with the above statement, and explain. A good part of your essay may be devoted to analyzing the chief developments or phases in the nuclear arms race, and arguing for the rationality or irrationality of each step or phase. Can each step in a development be rational but, when viewed as a whole, irrational. A good resource from which to discuss the politics about the Bomb, and its rationality or lack thereof, would be The Brotherhood of the Bomb. Other nice tidbits to think about: the execution of the Rosenbergs, the “trial” of Oppenheimer, the “radioactive army,” government deception about radiation dangers, and so on, and so on.