| A History of Chemical Warfare 2005 Edition Contributor(s): Coleman, K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1403934592 ISBN-13: 9781403934598 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2005 Annotation: This book provides an analysis of the development and deployment of chemical weapons from 700 BC to the present day. The First World War is examined in detail since it remains the most significant experience of the chemical threat, but the Second World War and post-war conflicts are also evaluated. Additionally, protocols attempting to control the proliferation and use of chemical weapons are assessed. Finally, the book examines the threat (real and imagined) from a chemical warfare attack today by rationally assessing to what extent terrorist groups around the world are capable of making and using such weapons. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Biological & Chemical Warfare - History | Military - Weapons - History | World - General |
| Dewey: 358.340 |
| LCCN: 2004065796 |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 5.5" W x 8.82" (0.82 lbs) 198 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book provides an analysis of the development and deployment of chemical weapons from 700BC to the present day. The First World War is examined in detail since it remains the most significant experience of the chemical threat, but the Second World War, and post-war conflicts are also evaluated. Additionally, protocols attempting to control the proliferation and use of chemical weapons are assessed. Finally, the book examines the threat (real and imagined) from a chemical warfare attack today by rationally assessing to what extent terrorist groups around the world are capable of making and using such weapons. |