In 1947 Albert Einstein wrote:-

In 1947 Albert Einstein wrote:

“Through the release of atomic energy, our generation has brought into the world the most revolutionary force since the prehistoric discovery of fire. This basic power of the universe cannot be fitted into the outmoded concept of narrow nationalisms. For there is no secret and there is no defense, there is no possibility of control except through the aroused understanding and insistence of the peoples of the world.

“We scientists recognize our inescapable responsibility to carry to our fellow citizens an understanding of the simple facts of atomic energy and its implications for society. In this lies our only security and our only hope—we believe that an informed citizenry will act for life and not death.”
       It is to that faith in an informed citizenry that we dedicate this book.

Harvey Wasserman
Norman Solomon
Robert Alvarez
Eleanor Walters