The Cold World They Made: The Strategic Legacy of Roberta and Albert Wohlstetter
Legacy: The Cold World They Made examines the strategic ideas and influence of Roberta and Albert Wohlstetter during and after the Cold War. Ron Robin presents the pair as intellectual collaborators and considers how their thinking about Soviet threats and nuclear deterrence influenced later US policy circles.
At a glance
- Examines Roberta and Albert Wohlstetter as a collaborative intellectual pair, with attention to Roberta's contribution to ideas associated with the Wohlstetter Doctrine.
- Covers nuclear deterrence, US strategic thinking about the Soviet Union and the influence of the couple's intellectual successors.
- Written by Ron Robin and published by Harvard University Press.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers a joint account of Roberta and Albert Wohlstetter rather than focusing solely on Albert.
- Connects Cold War strategic thought with its claimed influence in later US policy circles.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Harvard University Press |
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| Publication date | 19 September 2016 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 376 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9780674046573 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-0674046573 |
| Dimensions | 15.75 x 3.3 x 23.88 cm |
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| Weight listed | 703 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Cold War history, nuclear deterrence and US strategic policy.
- Those seeking an account of Roberta and Albert Wohlstetter's intellectual partnership and legacy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Cold World They Made about?
Ron Robin examines the strategic ideas and legacy of Roberta and Albert Wohlstetter, including their thinking about nuclear deterrence and Soviet threats.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 376 pages.
Who published this edition?
The listed publisher is Harvard University Press, and the edition is identified as the 1st edition.
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