Mukhatzhanova, Gaukhar. editor Potter, William C. editor text survey of literature xxu Standford (California, Estados Unidos) Stanford University Press 2010 monographic eng 2 volúmenes ilustraciones y gráficas V.1. The role of theory - Provides the most comprehensive and up-to[date collection of theoretical perspectives regarding the sources of and propensity for nuclear proliferation. Through concept definition and development hypothesis testing, generalization of findings, and qualitative analysis, this collection of essays provide a better understanding of the limits of reactive proliferations as well as the circumstances under which weapons diffusion is most likely to occur. Compelling arguments are offered about what must be done in order to improve proliferation prognoses and propose new conceptual approaches toward that end. V.2. A comparative perspective - A systematic and comparative look at nuclear decision-making with future orientation, comparative perspective, insights from social science theory, and country case studies, to aid policy makers in forecasting nuclear proliferation developments. Questions regarding the propensity of certain states to "go nuclear", the sources of national decisions to do so , and the potential for one state's proliferation behavior to impact on that of other states is addressed. V.1 The role of theory V.2 A comparative perspective specialized editado por William C. Potter y Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova Control de armas nucleares 9780804769716 (v.2) 9780804769730 (v.1) Co-BoUCM 100316 20140903175023.0 eng