Author(s): Alex P. Schmid
Centre for the Study of Social Conflict, State University of Leiden, Leiden, 1965, pp. 469
A generally sceptical assessment of social defence as an alternative to military preparations against a putative Soviet attack. Concludes that it could supplement but not replace nuclear deterrence or military defence. Useful discussion of 10 conditions favourable to (or crucial for) success of social defence.
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