Books with title Chemical and Biological Warfare

The international community has pledged to curtail development and use of chemical and biological weapons in several agreements, beginning with the 1925 Geneva Protocol, but several nations are not honoring these pacts. Critics argue that chemical and biological weapons are crueler than traditional warfare methods and that they harm innocent civilians. Some experts say that they are less of a threat when compared to nuclear weapons. The authors of the viewpoints in this informative resource examine the use and efficacy of chemical and biological weapons, address who is using them, and suggest ways to prevent their use.

The international community has pledged to curtail development and use of chemical and biological weapons in several agreements, beginning with the 1925 Geneva Protocol, but several nations are not honoring these pacts. Critics argue that chemical and biological weapons are crueler than traditional warfare methods and that they harm innocent civilians. Some experts say that they are less of a threat when compared to nuclear weapons. The authors of the viewpoints in this informative resource examine the use and efficacy of chemical and biological weapons, address who is using them, and suggest ways to prevent their use.

Examines the issues of biological and chemical warfare, including its historical background leading up to its current and future impact on society. The Hague Peace Conventions, the Geneva Protocol, and the Chemical Weapons Convention are discussed in detail. Programs that protect the United States against biological or chemical attack are also introduced.

What is chemical and biological warfare (CBW)? What is being done to prevent this deadly form of fighting? How can you make your voice heard in the CBW debate? This title looks at how these weapons have been used throughout history. It examines the range of possible weapons and assesses the damage they can cause. The book then explores the arguments made by both sides of the CBW debate and what is being done to prevent the use of these weapons. Finally, you can find out how CBW affects you and what you can do to get involved in the debate.

Explores the level of danger posed by biological weapons like anthrax and smallpox. Assesses which entities pose a serious biological threat, and the measures that the United States should take to prepare for biological warfare. Also looks at the possibility of prevention of biological warfare through the development of antiviral drugs, strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention, and securing known stockpiles of viruses.