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The Limits of Safety: Organizations, Accidents, and Nuclear Weapons

Scott D. Sagan

Near misses behind the U.S. nuclear safety record show how organizational routines, redundant safeguards, and incomplete learning can heighten or reduce risk.

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4 parts, about 25 minutes to read.

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Author
Scott D. Sagan
Parts
4 parts
Reading time
about 25 minutes
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What the summary covers

  1. Expecting the Unexpected2 min
  2. The Origins of Accidents3 min
  3. Nuclear Weapons Safety during the Cuban Missile Crisis5 min
  4. Intelligence and Warning during the Cuban Missile Crisis15 min

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