The Effects of Nuclear War
SubjectNuclear warfare
PublisherOffice of Technology Assessment
Publication date
1978
Websitehttps://archive.org/details/effectsofnuclear00unit/mode/2up

The Effects of Nuclear War is a 1978 book commissioned by the United States Office of Technology Assessment to support civilian preparation for nuclear warfare.[1] The book argued that the social effects of a nuclear attack would be unpredictable, and also, that the welfare of society would worsen for years after the attack.[2]

"Charlottesville: A Fictional Account"

An essay, written by Nan Randall, entitled "Charlottesville: A Fictional Account", presented a nonfiction-style description of the catastrophic indirect effects of a nuclear attack on Charlottesville, Virginia following a nuclear attack on Washington DC.[3] In the near term, the US, the government of which still exists, faces an uncertain future.

"Charlottesville" came to be popular on its own, separated from the full government report.[3] It was an inspiration for the 1983 TV movie, The Day After.[3][4] The story is in the public domain.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Madrigal, Alexis C. (25 January 2018). "The People Who Would Survive Nuclear War". The Atlantic.
  2. ↑ Barnaby, Frank (3 April 1980). "The effects of nuclear war". New Scientist: 37–38.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Randall, Nan (25 January 2018). "'Charlottesville': A Government-Commissioned Story About Nuclear War". The Atlantic.
  4. ↑ The Roanoke Times (25 April 2018). "Opinion/Editorial: Charlottesville, 'The Day After' and a legacy". roanoke.com.


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