 Title page for The Effects of Nuclear War (1978) | |
| Subject | Nuclear warfare |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Office of Technology Assessment |
| Publication date | 1978 |
| Website | https://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. 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.
"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. 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. It was an inspiration for the 1983 TV movie, The Day After. The story is in the public domain.
References
- Madrigal, Alexis C. (25 January 2018). "The People Who Would Survive Nuclear War". The Atlantic.
- Barnaby, Frank (3 April 1980). "The effects of nuclear war". New Scientist: 37–38.
- ^ Randall, Nan (25 January 2018). "'Charlottesville': A Government-Commissioned Story About Nuclear War". The Atlantic.
- The Roanoke Times (25 April 2018). "Opinion/Editorial: Charlottesville, 'The Day After' and a legacy". roanoke.com.
External links
- full text at Internet Archive
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