China and Global Nuclear Order: From Estrangement to Active Engagement

Synopsis

Introduction : Global Nuclear Order In Conceptual And Historical Perspective -- Maoist China And The Advent Of The Nuclear Age, 1949-64 -- China's Nuclearization And The Emergence Of Nuclear Order, 1964-76 -- China 'joins The World' And Engages With Nuclear Order, 1976-89 -- China Becomes A Fully-fledged Member Of Nuclear Order, 1990-9 -- Rising China And A Weakened Global Nuclear Order In The 2000s -- Conclusion : From Outsider To Valued Member : Chinese Contributions To Nuclear Ordering. Introduction: Global Nuclear Order In Conceptual And Historical Perspective -- Maoist China And The Advent Of The Nuclear Age, 1949-64 -- China's Nuclearization And The Emergence Of Nuclear Order, 1964-76 -- China 'joins The World' And Engages With Nuclear Order, 1976-89 -- China Becomes A Fully-fledged Member Of Nuclear Order, 1990-9 -- Rising China And A Weakened Global Nuclear Order In The 2000s -- Conclusion: From Outsider To Valued Member: Chinese Contributions To Nuclear Ordering. Nicola Horsburgh. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 165-229) And Index.