Chemical and Biological Warfare - A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)

A thorough handbook covering the facts, history, and controversies surrounding our most controversial and misunderstood unconventional weapons. Unlike most books on this topic, the expanded second edition of Mauroni's popular reference handbook is neither sensationalistic nor moralistic. Instead, it offers readers a reasoned, thorough, and fact-based introduction to this highly charged issue. Covering the period from World War I through the Iraq War, Chemical and Biological Warfare not only describes the development of key chemical and biological agents, such as anthrax, tularemia, brucellosis, VEE, Q fever, and botulinum toxin, it also assesses the threats we face, compares military CB warfare with terrorist incidents, explains effective defensive measures, and clarifies the responsibilities of the various federal agencies charged to address these issues. With extensive new material, this edition provides an authoritative and up-to-date introduction to this vitally important topic. Outstanding research aids include key Internet and published references and an index offering rapid access to entries on key figures, government agencies, and defensive equipment A chronology of chemical-biological warfare incidents from the mid-20th century onward offers a thorough historical overview

General

Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Contemporary World Issues
Release date:	November 2006
First published:	November 2006
Authors:	Al Mauroni
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	318
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-59884-027-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Chemical & biological weapons Promotions
LSN:	1-59884-027-4
Barcode:	9781598840278

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