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"""Chemical and Biological Warfare: A Reference Handbook"" surveys the history - from its genesis on the World War I battlefields through World War II deployment and Cold War research and development - to modern day policies and strategies. Casting aside moral issues and scare tactics, this reference explores both sides of this highly controversial topic, explaining the utility, necessity and protected use of such weapons as well as ramifications of their abuse. From delivery systems (bombs, missiles, rockets) and defense methods (detection devices, protective suits, decontaminants), to the deployment of such weapons in the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars, students and concerned citizens alike will discover the real reasons behind U.S. support for chemical and biological warfare."

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9781851094820

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This is one of the handbooks in the well-known Contemporary World Issues series that addresses vital issues in today's society. Each book, carefully organized and easy to use, contains an overview of the subject, a detailed chronology, biographical sketches, facts and data and other primary sources. The book under review is a detailed study of chemical and biological warfare. - Abstracts of Public Administration, Development, and the Environment

This is one of the handbooks in the well-known Contemporary World Issues series that addresses vital issues in today's society. Each book, carefully organized and easy to use, contains an overview of the subject, a detailed chronology, biographical sketches, facts and data and other primary sources. The book under review is a detailed study of chemical and biological warfare. - Abstracts of Public Administration, Development, and the Environment This volume provides a general-purpose introductory guide to its subject, written by a respected specialist with working experience in this field. . . . The writing style is direct and accessible, with many complex concepts clearly rendered. . . . This title deserves consideration from school and public libraries seeking a handy starting handbook to the information base for this area of warfare. - American Reference Books Annual [A]uthoritative, broad discussion . . . most suitable for students seeking in-depth information. - School Library Journal

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Al Mauroni is a senior policy analyst for Analytic Sciences, Inc., working for the Department of Defense's chemical and biological defense program.

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