Join this book launch to hear AIAS-Science Diplomacy Fellow Casper Andersen and Henry Nielsen (Science Studies) present their new book Seconds to Midnight: A History of Nuclear Weapons.

Programme

• 15.00 - 15.15: 15-minute presentation of the book by the two authors Casper Andersen and Henry Nielsen
• 15.15 - 15.30: Q & A and discussion
• 15.30 - 16.00: Networking and refreshments 

About the book

Seconds to Midnight is a concise history of nuclear weapons, tracing their development from the scientific breakthroughs of the 1930s to the Cold War arms race between East and West, and on to today’s nuclear hotspots in India, North Korea, Taiwan, and Iran.

The book also explores efforts to contain this danger through international treaties, scientific advocacy, and public protest movements—responses to what remains one of the most serious threats to global security and human survival. By providing essential context, the book helps readers understand the urgency of today’s nuclear dilemmas.

About the authors

Casper Andersen is Professor of the history of ideas and science, School of Culture and Society, Aarhus University and currently an AIAS-Science Diplomacy Fellow.

Henry Nielsen is Associate Professor Emeritus, Center for Science Studies, Aarhus University.

Participation by prior registration

The book launch is open to all and free of charge. Please sign up in advance to join.