Americans and Civil Defense: Some Highlights of the 1972 National Survey,

Abstract

The report highlights some of the major findings of a 1972 nationwide study of the opinions of 1286 Americans, 18 years of age and older on civil defense. The report reflects upon the global context as it was seen in the early months of 1972, outlines the main features of national thinking about civil defense, and draws some policy relevant conclusions on the basis of the reported results. Among some of the specific topics covered are: world tensions, war, Soviet and American strength, shelters and shelter effectiveness, civil defense postures, shelters in private homes, home warning device, volunteering for civil defense, and costs.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0748333

Entities

People

  • Jiri Nehnevajsa

Organizations

  • University of Pittsburgh

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Defense
  • Defense Systems
  • Homeland Defense
  • Military Operations
  • Thinking

Readers

  • Nuclear Civil Defense.
  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Strategic Security Studies