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Panic, Psychology, and the Bomb.

Authors :
Wylie, Philip
Source :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; Feb1954, Vol. 10 Issue 2, p37-63, 5p
Publication Year :
1954

Abstract

The article focuses on the psychological effect of atomic weapons on the American people. According to the government, American people will not panic during atomic attacks for the military were trained to be ready during an attack. However, the author opposed the government's statement and concluded that these people would panic. Moreover, he suggested two factors regarding his conclusion that include the public has exhibited various symptoms including hysteria and the psychological effects of atomic attack is more damaging than physical effects.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00963402
Volume :
10
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21307247
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1954.11453413