The Warfare-Welfare Tradeoff: Consequences of Continuing the Nudear Arms Race and Some Policy Alternatives

Authors

Sam Marullo, Georgetown University

Abstract

This paper provides a survey of the positive functions of the nuclear arms race for segments of society and society as a whole. The analysis of the positive functions does not serve as a justification for the status quo, but is undertaken to point out the numerous constraints mitigating against change. Massive social forces operate in such a manner as to continue and expand the arms race, indicating large scale social changes are required to stop it. A series of policy alternatives are enumerated as functional alternatives which would have fewer negative consequences while preserving our national security.

Recommended Citation

Marullo, Sam (1988) "The Warfare-Welfare Tradeoff: Consequences of Continuing the Nudear Arms Race and Some Policy Alternatives," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 15: Iss. 2, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.1847
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol15/iss2/3