Book · 2013 · History
Command and Control
Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety
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Then command and control um among other things talks about a bunch of the different like fuckups and errors that have happened along the way. Um they're all good books.
The best things said about it
Eric Schlosser wrote this book and documentary is fascinating history of accidents and close calls is nuts.
Why people recommend it
Command and Control by Eric Schlosser is an investigative history examining the safety hazards, accidents, and near-misses associated with the American nuclear weapons arsenal. On Behind the Bastards, host Robert Evans heavily recommended the book, praising its detailed documentation of the various errors and near-disasters that have occurred throughout nuclear history. Evans also utilized Schlosser's work as a primary source across several episodes detailing military history, specifically referencing the book to illustrate Curtis LeMay's involvement in firebombing plans and his opposition to low-yield tactical nuclear weapons. The fascinating and harrowing history of nuclear close calls detailed in the book also drew praise from Pete Dominick during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, where he discussed the riveting nature of Schlosser's documentation regarding historic nuclear accidents. Together, these podcast appearances highlight the book's vital role in exposing the terrifying vulnerabilities inherent in managing high-stakes military technology and the historical lessons that continue to resonate with researchers, podcasters, and audiences seeking a deeper understanding of the nuclear age.
Every mention
Robert Evans then command and control um among other things talks about a bunch of the different like fuckups and errors… 4
“then command and control um among other things talks about a bunch of the different like fuckups and errors that have happened along the way. Um they're all good books.”
“As Schlloer writes in the book Command and Control, as would be expected, Curtis Lame hated the idea of low yield tactical weapons.”
“In the book Command and Control, Schlloer writes, "Lame was involved in almost every aspect of the plan from selecting the mix of bombs, magnesium for high temperatures, napalm for splatter to choosing a bomb pattern that could start a firestorm."”
“And this is not something I knew until I read the book Command and Control by Eric Schllother, which is one of the sources, one of several books that I used as sources for these episodes.”
Pete Dominick Eric Schlosser wrote this book and documentary is fascinating history of accidents and close calls is nuts 1
“Eric Schlosser wrote this book and documentary is fascinating history of accidents and close calls is nuts”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“he is the author of fast food nation and command and control and is working on a book about prisons”