Space Weapons and the Strategic Defense Initiative (Iowa State University Press, Ames, Iowa, 1991)
-- "Dr. Grabbe's analysis of space weapons provides the general public with a timely discussion of the prospects and problems of the Strategic Defense Initiative, with particular emphasis on the implications for nuclear arms and arms control. The glossary, chronology, and appendices provide a useful reference on this topic." John Pike, Director Space Policy Project Federation of American Scientists
-- "Grabbe has written an excellent analysis of SDI ... His work ... is an essential acquisition for university libraries." Choice
-- "This excellent volume provides a comprehensive discussion of space weaponry from a political and scientific perspective ... The book provides a handy reference work on the subjects ... The volume is profusely illustrated with drawings and charts, and contains 100 pages of appendices, notes, an index and glossary. Its usefulness is enhanced ... by inclusion of the text of more than a half-dozen treaties ... appendices provide easily understandable explanations ... Journal of Space Law
-- "... easily read and interesting treatise on SDI." Sci-Tech NewsThe Star Wars Myth and the Nuclear Arms Race (University of Iowa Report, 1987, parts of which were updated and rewritten for use in Space Weapons...)
--"Many thanks for the draft of your book ... which I find comprehensive, honest, and timely. Chapter 10 is material that the public does not often have opportunity to see..." Letter from Prof. Carl Sagan Astronomer, Cornell University
--"Thank you for sending me the draft of your fine book. This is just what I hoped you would be able to complete with your excellent notes..." Letter from Dr. Abdus Salaam Nobel prize in physics, 1967 Director, International Center for Theoretical Physics Trieste, Italy