by Ambassador Norman A. Wulf, Special Representative of the President on Nonproliferation (1999-2002)
Dr. Pella has done a remarkable job of covering the entire spectrum of nuclear nonproliferation in one compact book. He traces the history of the bomb, the physics of nuclear energy, the components of the nonproliferation regime, and the modern challenges to that regime. Professor Pella’s technical background and years of teaching allow him to make accessible the most complex aspects of nuclear energy. Anyone seeking a clear and concise explanation of nuclear weaponry, the proliferation challenges these weapons present, and the nonproliferation response to these challenges should read this book.