Terrorist Organizations and Weapons of Mass Destruction - U.S. Threats, Responses, and Policies (Hardcover)

Weapons of Mass Destruction are diverse and pose unique challenges to governments attempting to keep them out of the wrong hands and preparing to respond to an attack. This text analyzes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) weapons and terrorist groups with a known interest in them. It presents accessible information about the technical challenges posed by each type of weapon, assesses the threats, and reviews the US governmental responses. It provides structured CBRN case studies and allows for easy comparison of threats, challenges, and responses. The text combines weapons and policy information in one comprehensive and comparative resource for researchers and students interested in key issues in modern terrorism and international security.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Weapons of Mass Destruction and Emerging Technologies
Release date:	September 2017
Authors:	Alethia H. Cook
Dimensions:	236 x 160 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	226
ISBN-13:	978-1-4422-7662-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Emergency services > Police & security services Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle > General
LSN:	1-4422-7662-2
Barcode:	9781442276628

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