Nuclear War: A Scenario
Appearance
Author | Annie Jacobsen |
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Language | English |
Genre | Non-fiction |
Published | 2024 (Dutton) |
Publication place | United States |
ISBN | 978-0593476093 |
Nuclear War: A Scenario is a 2024 non-fiction book by American journalist Annie Jacobsen. It outlines a timeline of a hypothetical first strike against the continental United States by North Korea.[1][2]
Content
The book covers standard US military protocol in the event of a nuclear first strike against the United States. It particularly highlights launch on warning as a dangerous and potentially catastrophic policy of nuclear armed nations, and concludes that any nuclear conflict has the potential to end in catastrophe.[3]
Adaptation
In April 2024, it was announced that production studio Legendary Entertainment purchased the rights to adapt the book into a film, with Canadian director Denis Villeneuve set to direct.[4]
Bibliography
- Nuclear War: A Scenario. Dutton. 26 March 2024. ISBN 978-0593476093.
See also
References
- ^ Borger, Julian (2024-03-31). "'My jaw dropped': Annie Jacobsen on her scenario for nuclear war". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ Gewen, Barry (March 24, 2024). "Let's Say Someone Did Drop the Bomb. Then What?". The New York Times. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ Mechanic, Michael (2024-04-01). "An interview with Annie Jacobsen, author of 'Nuclear War: A Scenario'". Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
- ^ Fleming, Mike (2024-04-04). "Legendary, 'Dune' Helmer Denis Villeneuve Re-Team On 'Nuclear War: A Scenario'". Deadline.