Beschreibung:
This book constitutes an original archival history of government secrecy, public relations and the debate surrounding nuclear weapons in Britain from 1970 to 1983.
1. Introduction 2. Britain and Nuclear Weapons: Secrecy, Publicity and Public Debates, 1945-1970 3. The Heath Government: Secrecy and Polaris Improvement, 1970-1974 4. Wilson's Defensive Approach: Secrecy and Ambiguity, 1974-1976 5. Callaghan and Emerging Nuclear Issues: Building Pressure on an Untenable Position, 1976-1979 6. Thatcher Enters Office: From Secrecy to "Submissive" Persuasion, 1979-1980 7. Nott and "Aggressive" Persuasion: Confronting the Peace Movement, 1981-1982 8. Heseltine and "Showmanship": Facing Down the Peace Movement, 1983 9. Conclusion