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The Gravest Danger: Nuclear Weapons

By Sidney D. Drell and James E. Goodby. In this book, authors Sidney D. Drell and James E. Goodby, each with more than twenty years' experience in national security issues both in public and private capacities, review the main policy issues surrounding nonproliferation of nuclear weapons. They address the specific actions that the community of nations, with American leadership, should take to confront and turn back the nuclear danger that imperils humanity. (Hoover Institution Press, 2003).

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Nuclear Proliferation and the Dilemma of Peace in the Twenty First Century

Edited by David Ives and David A. Valone. On September 27, 2007, Quinnipiac University and the Albert Schweitzer Institute hosted former US President Jimmy Carter and several internationally-known experts at a forum to discuss nuclear disarmament. This book includes papers and transcripts of talks delivered at that conference. (Cambridge Scholars Publishing,2010).

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Reverence for Life Revisited

Edited by David Ives and David A. Valone. This book is the product of a conference held by the Albert Schweitzer Institute in 2005, which re-examined the life and work of Albert Schweitzer, particularly his idea of "Reverence for Life." The essays in this book represent various perspectives on Schweitzer's life and works, including: reminiscences from individuals who worked with or were directly influenced by Schweitzer; philosophical examinations of Schweitzer's ideas in light of present concerns; and practical applications of Schweitzer's ideas to current problems in global issues including arms control, medical ethics, education, and state building.(Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2007).

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Reykjavik Revisited: Steps Toward a World Free of Nuclear Weapons

Edited by George P. Shultz, Sidney D. Drell, and James Goodby. Drawn from presentations made at the Hoover Institution's October 2007 conference, this collection of essays examines the practical steps necessary to address the current security challenges of nuclear weapons and to move toward the Reykjavik goal of eliminating all nuclear weapons. The distinguished group of contributors includes former officials of the past six administrations—Republican and Democratic—along with senior scholar and scientific experts on nuclear issues.(Hoover Institution Press, 2008).

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A World Without Nuclear Weapons: End-State Issues

By Sidney D. Drell and James E. Goodby. A world without nuclear weapons is a goal worth pursuing in itself. Beyond that, endeavoring to achieve that goal will also invigorate efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons. This educational and thought-provoking book contributes information and ideas that help illuminate this vital issue. (Hoover Institution Press, 2009).