THE EFFECTS OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Glasstone, Samuel (Editor)
Published by United States Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, D.C., 1957
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579 pages, numerous photos and graphs. Ex-library copy, withdrawn from U.S. Naval Defense Laboratory, neat call numbers bottom of spine, blind stamp on title page, no card pocket. Owner name in ink top of front cover. Seller Inventory # 023629
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Title: THE EFFECTS OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Publisher: United States Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, D.C.
Publication Date: 1957
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
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The Effects of Nuclear Weapons.
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Washington, D.C., 1957
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Seller: JF Ptak Science Books, Hendersonville, NC, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. Glasstone, Samuel, editor. The Effects of Nuclear Weapons. Washington, D.C., 1957, No. 39-3, 579pp. Original wrappers. GOOD copy, with remnants of a personal library label on the bottom back and front wrapper. The copy of Lauriston S. Taylor. Seller Inventory # ABE-1710796031339
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The Effects of Nuclear Weapons
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Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 1977
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Seller: BASEMENT BOOKS, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
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Trade Paperback. Condition: About Fine. Third Edition. Third Edition. Trade PB in printed wraps. About Fine w/lightly stained wraps, else Fine and unmarked. 653pp inc. Glossary, Index; illustrated in graphs, charts, photos. Book. Seller Inventory # 044212
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The Effects Of Nuclear Weapons
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United States Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, 1957
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Soft cover
Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. Xii, 579 Pp. Beige Covers Printed In Green. Title Page Dated June 1957; Other Copies Sen With May 1957 On Front Cover, This One Having Only The Title On The Cover. Near Fine, Trace Of Rubbing, Small Areas On Spine And Edges Are Browned, Much Less Than Usual No Names Or Marks Or Chips Or Tears. Seller Inventory # 058117
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The Effects of Nuclear Weapons
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GPO, Washington, DC, 1977
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Seller: Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
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Wraps. Condition: Good. Third Edition. [10], 653 pages. Illustrations. Footnotes. Figures. Charts. Tables. Glossary. Index. Cover worn, torn and repaired with tape. Ex-library copy with usual library markings. Some markings blacked out. The Effects Computer is NOT PRESENT. Samuel Glasstone (May 3, 1897 - Nov. 16, 1986) authored over 40 textbooks on physical chemistry, reaction rates, nuclear weapons effects, nuclear reactor engineering, Mars, space sciences, the environmental effects of nuclear energy and nuclear testing. One reviewer describes Glasstone as "perhaps one of the best technical writers of the last century." Samuel Glasstone was born on May 3, 1897. He received two doctorates (Ph.D. and D.Sc.), in chemistry at London University. Glasstone discovered the C-H O interaction in 1937. Perhaps his best-known book, co-authored with Philip J. Dolan, was The Effects of Nuclear Weapons, which came out in three editions between 1950 and 1977 (originally titled The Effects of Atomic Weapons). The book, published by the US government, is considered one of the most authoritative texts on the effects of nuclear explosions. One of his other popular books was The Sourcebook on Atomic Energy, published in 1950, and translated in many countries. When 'The Effects of Atomic Weapons' was published in 1950, the explosive energy yields of the fission bombs available at that time were equivalent to some thousands of tons (i.e., kilotons) of TNT. With the development of thermonuclear (fusion) weapons, having energy yields in the range of millions of tons (i.e., megatons) of TNT, a new presentation, entitled 'The Effects of Nuclear Weapons,' was issued in 1957. A completely revised edition was published in 1962 and this was reprinted with a few changes early in 1964. In addition, laboratory studies, theoretical calculations, and computer simulations have provided a better understanding of the various effects. Within the limits imposed by security requirements, the new information has been incorporated in the 1962 edition. The material is arranged in a manner that should permit the general reader to obtain a good understanding of the various topics without having to cope with the more technical details. Seller Inventory # 74404
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The Effects Nuclear Weapons, Department of the Army Pamphlet, No. 39-3
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United States Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, 1962
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Seller: Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
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Wraps. Revised Edition. xvi, 730 pages. Illustrations. Diagrams. 24 cm. Nuclear bomb effects computer and Radiation Dosage Calculator (2 discs) in pocket. Color frontis illustration. Illustrations. Diagrams. Glossary. Index. Missing pages 571-574 with xerox copies replacing lost material--thus text is complete. Ink mark to front cover. Prepared by the United States Department of Defense. This book is a revision of "The Effects of Nuclear Weapons" which was issued in 1957. It was prepared by the Defense Atomic Support Agency of the Department of Defense in coordination with other cognizant government agencies and was published by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. The conclusions reached herein represent the combined judgment of the most competent scientists working on the problem. The purpose of this book is to present as accurately as possible, wihtin the limits of national security, a comprehensive summary. Poor. No dust jacket as issued. Seller Inventory # 66134
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The Effects of Nuclear Weapons - Revised Edition
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The United States Atomic Energy Commission, USA, 1964
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Seller: RareNonFiction, IOBA, Ladysmith, BC, Canada
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Revised. 730 pages. Index. Abundant black and white photography. "There is a need for widespread public understanding of the best information available on the effects of nuclear weapons. The purpose of this book is to present as accurately as possible, within the limits of national security, a comprehensive summary of this information." - from Foreward. Chapters include: General Principles of Nuclear Explosions; Descriptions of Nuclear Explosions; Air Blast Phenomena; Air Blast Loading and Target Response; Structural Damage from Air Blast; Effects of Surface and Subsurface Bursts; Thermal Radiation and its effects; Initial Nuclear Radiation; Residual Nuclear Radiation and Fallout; Radio and Radar Effects; Effects on Personnel; Principles of Protection. Above-average wear. Binding intact. Please note: Bomb Effects Computer not included. A well-travelled yet sound copy. Seller Inventory # 101a9984
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The Effects of Nuclear Weapons
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U.S. Department of Defense, Washington, D.C., 1964
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Softcover
Seller: 32.1 Rare Books + Ephemera, IOBA, ESA, Princeton, NJ, U.S.A.
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Softcover. Second Edition. 8vo. 730 pp. Black and white illustrations. Index. Government Publication. Rear pocket holds plastic wheel calculator called Nuclear Bomb Effects Computer. Book includes diagrams, photos; Revised second edition of this landmark assessment dated February, 1964. No Jacket. Very Good in wraps. This handbook was prepared by the Armed Forces Special Weapons Project of the Department of Defense in coordination with other government agencies and published by the United States Atomic Energy Commission and was a comprehensive summary of current knowledge on the effects of nuclear weapons. General wear and a light crease to first few pages tight binding. Black and white illustrations.A very good copy bound in stiff paper wraps. Chapters include: General Principles of Nuclear Explosions; Descriptions of Nuclear Explosions; Air Blast Phenomena; Air Blast Loading and Target Response; Structural Damage from Air Blast; Effects of Surface and Subsurface Bursts; Thermal Radiation and its effects; Initial Nuclear Radiation; Residual Nuclear Radiation and Fallout; Radio and Radar Effects; Effects on Personnel; Principles of Protection ND figures. Very Good in a tight binding with lightly soiled wraps and a few page creases. Seller Inventory # 200987
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THE EFFECTS OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS NUCLEAR REVISED EDITION 1964
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Government Printing Office, 1964
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Seller: Easton's Books, Inc., Mount Vernon, WA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: VG. Revised Edition. Paperback in Very Good condition. Computer Included. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 730 pages. Includes Nuclear Bombs Affect Computer in rear pocket along with folded paper describing the use of the circular computer. Some sporadic page foxing. Quick shipping, excellent customer service. All books carefully packaged in boxes and ship with tracking information. Seller Inventory # 63386
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The Effects of Nuclear Weapons
Published by
U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC, 1977
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Hardcover
First Edition
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Seller: Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very good. [10], 653 pages. Inscribed by Samuel Glasstone on the fep, "in memory of Bob--and in appreciation of the willing help he always gave me. Samuel Glasstone April 1978. Illustrations. Footnotes. Figures. Charts. Tables. Glossary. Index. The Effects Computer is PRESENT. Samuel Glasstone (May 3, 1897 - Nov. 16, 1986) authored over 40 textbooks on physical chemistry, reaction rates, nuclear weapons effects, nuclear reactor engineering, Mars, space sciences, the environmental effects of nuclear energy and nuclear testing. One reviewer describes Glasstone as "perhaps one of the best technical writers of the last century." Samuel Glasstone was born on May 3, 1897. He received two doctorates (Ph.D. and D.Sc.), in chemistry at London University. Glasstone discovered the C-H O interaction in 1937. Perhaps his best-known book, co-authored with Philip J. Dolan, was The Effects of Nuclear Weapons, which came out in three editions between 1950 and 1977 (originally titled The Effects of Atomic Weapons). The book, published by the US government, is considered one of the most authoritative texts on the effects of nuclear explosions. One of his other popular books was The Sourcebook on Atomic Energy, published in 1950, and translated in many countries. The purpose of this book is to describe the different forms in which the energy of a nuclear explosion are released, to explain how they are propagated, and to show how they may affect people (and other living organisms) and materials. When 'The Effects of Atomic Weapons' was published in 1950, the explosive energy yields of the fission bombs available at that time were equivalent to some thousands of tons (i.e., kilotons) of TNT. With the development of thermonuclear (fusion) weapons, having energy yields in the range of millions of tons (i.e., megatons) of TNT, a new presentation, entitled 'The Effects of Nuclear Weapons,' was issued in 1957. A completely revised edition was published in 1962 and this was reprinted with a few changes early in 1964. In addition, laboratory studies, theoretical calculations, and computer simulations have provided a better understanding of the various effects. Within the limits imposed by security requirements, the new information has been incorporated in the present edition. In particular, attention may be called to a new chapter on the electromagnetic pulse. The material is arranged in a manner that should permit the general reader to obtain a good understanding of the various topics without having to cope with the more technical details. Most chapters are thus in two parts: the first part is written at a fairly low technical level whereas the second treats some of the more technical and mathematical aspects. The presentation allows the reader to omit any or all of the latter sections without loss of continuity. Third Edition [stated]. Presumed first printing thus. Seller Inventory # 83988
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