By R Ragaini (eds.)
World Scientific
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This volume in The Science and Culture Series: Nuclear Strategy and Peace Technology, edited by Antonino Zichichi, is the proceedings of a seminar focusing on planetary emergencies that was held in Erice in August 2010. Talks ranged from “The Evolving Nuclear Weapon Threat to Society” by Richard L Garwin to “Carbon Dioxide, Friend or Foe” by William Happer. Scientists in all fields, politicians and decision-makers in ministries of foreign affairs, science and interior and security, as well as international organizations, will find this an interesting resource.