America's Struggle with Chemical-Biological Warfare

Author:   Albert J. Mauroni
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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9780275967567


Pages:   320
Publication Date:   30 January 2000
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Albert J. Mauroni
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.671kg
ISBN:  

9780275967567


ISBN 10:   0275967565
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   30 January 2000
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface Demise of the Army Chemical Corps Swords or Shields: The Debate over WMDs The Chemical Corps Enters the Cold War The Chemical Corps Begins Its Fall Bad News Gets Worse Regaining CB Defense Capabilities The Renaissance Years Begin, 1979-1984 Changes in Doctrine and Training Reconnaissance, Detection and Identification Individual Protection Collective Protection Decontamination The Renaissance Years Fade, 1985-1990 Politics of Chemical Arms and Chemical Defense Reconnaissance, Detection and Identification - Part 2 Individual Protection - Part 2 Collective Protection and Decontamination - Part 2 Smoke, Radiacs and Medical Chemical Defense - Part 2 Current Events Iraq's NBC Warfare Program Operation Desert Shield/Storm Restructuring the DoD CB Defense Program Domestic Affairs Conclusions Bibliography Index

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As a 14 year Army Chemical Corps veteran, Mauroni presents compelling and sound arguments which demand careful consideration...[t]he book captures the day's critical national security questions and is a must-read for experts in the field. -National Security Studies Quarterly


A decidely differency take on CBW, Mauroni's book is the place to turn. It is a rare opportunity to read the gospel of a true believer in CBW. -Air Power History The book is recommended for all the combat units dealing with CB warfare and for those who are concerned with the formulation of deference and national security policies. -U.S.I Journal ?A decidely differency take on CBW, Mauroni's book is the place to turn. It is a rare opportunity to read the gospel of a true believer in CBW.?-Air Power History ?The book is recommended for all the combat units dealing with CB warfare and for those who are concerned with the formulation of deference and national security policies.?-U.S.I Journal ?As a 14 year Army Chemical Corps veteran, Mauroni presents compelling and sound arguments which demand careful consideration...[t]he book captures the day's critical national security questions and is a must-read for experts in the field.?-National Security Studies Quarterly As a 14 year Army Chemical Corps veteran, Mauroni presents compelling and sound arguments which demand careful consideration...[t]he book captures the day's critical national security questions and is a must-read for experts in the field. -National Security Studies Quarterly


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ALBERT J. MAURONI is a management consultant working on Department of Defense chemical-biological defense programs. He has 14 years experience as an Army chemical officer. His previous works include Chemical-Biological Defense: U.S. Military Policies and Decisions in the Gulf War (Praeger, 1998). He lives in Abingdon, Maryland with his wife Roseann and their three dogs.

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