Background Information
Nuclear weapons are explosive devices that cause destructive force using nuclear reactions. Use the following sources to learn more about nuclear weapons and the political, legal, social, and military issues surrounding them.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowGives overviews of major topic areas. Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.
- Encyclopedia of American StudiesContains an entry on the nuclear age that charts cultural depictions of nuclear weapons in film, television, and literature.
- Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, and ConflictContains an extensive entry on nuclear warfare that discusses "Nuclear Weapons and the character of war," as well as the various strategies of deterrence.
- Encyclopedia of WarContains an introduction to nuclear weapons and their evolving applications.