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Common Sense on Weapons of Mass Destruction (Paperback) Loot Price: R707
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Common Sense on Weapons of Mass Destruction (Paperback): Thomas Graham

Common Sense on Weapons of Mass Destruction (Paperback)

Thomas Graham

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In out post-9/11 world of shoe bombers and cyber-terrorism, a crude nuclear device no larger than a small ball could devastate a major city. As we live in fear of attacks of unknown proportion, why does the public remain confused and complacent in the face of potential disaster? Ambassador Thomas Graham Jr. believes that a tide of misinformation has led to the public's lack of understanding of the vital issues. Here, in a straightforward and comprehensible style, Graham concisely provides the background necessary to understand the news and opinions surrounding WMDs. facts on: nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism chemical and biological weapons; In out post-9/11 world of shoe bombers and cyber-terrorism, a crude nuclear device no larger than a small ball could devastate a major city. As we live in fear of attacks of unknown proportion, why does the public remain confused and complacent in the face of potential disaster? Ambassador Thomas Graham Jr. believes that a tide of misinformation has led to the public's lack of understanding of the vital issues. Here, in a straightforward and comprehensible style, Graham concisely provides the background necessary to understand the news and opinions surrounding WMDs. facts on: nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism; chemical and biological weapons; land mines and small arms; missile defence and WMDs in outer space; WMDs in the Middle East and Asia; Thomas Graham Jr. served for several decades as general counsel and then acting director of the US Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. He was also President Clinton's special ambassador for nuclear disarmament issues. Graham's work culminated in the 1995 agreement to extend indefinitely the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty of 1970.

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Imprint: University of Washington Press
Country of origin: United States
Release date: October 2004
First published: October 2004
Authors: Thomas Graham
Dimensions: 216 x 140 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade / Trade
Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 978-0-295-98466-7
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Chemical & biological weapons
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LSN: 0-295-98466-X
Barcode: 9780295984667

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