Decommissioned Russian Nuclear Submarines and International Cooperation

Name: Decommissioned Russian Nuclear Submarines and International Cooperation
Brand: McFarland
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By Charles Krupnick

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With the end of the Cold War, Russia's submarines were no longer needed to deter or fight Western navies and were very expensive to operate and maintain. Older submarines were taken out of service in large numbers, but without firm plans and infrastructure in place to remove and adequately care for their nuclear components, problems soon developed over the disposition of spent fuel assemblies. Problems arose also of course between Russia and the international community as to the best way to respond to the challenge. This book looks at those problems, first discussing Russia's economy, its environment, and the Russian Navy, and then covering in detail the spent fuel of Russian submarines and related nuclear problems. The engagement of the international community on the issue is then addressed. A theoretical analysis is offered on how Russia's fellow nations can help remedy a troubling environmental problem in a difficult country.

Product details

Binding:

Paperback

Edition:

illustrated

Number of Pages:

272

Release Date:

2001-02-01

Publication Date:

2001-03-05

Publisher:

McFarland

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

0786409126

ISBN13:

9780786409129

GPSR Manufacturer Reference:

[email protected]

Minimum Reading Age:

18

Weight:

446 g

Height:

152 cm

Width:

229 cm

Thickness:

16 cm

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