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OverviewRecent revelations about Iraqi and Soviet biological programmes and highly publicized events such as the deployment of anthrax and botulinum by the Aum Shinrikyo sect in Japan have made clear the necessity for addressing the issues of biological warfare and defence. In this analysis of the threat to global security, 15 contributors consider topics including: the motivations of governments and terrorist groups seeking to acquire biological weapons; techniques for weapons development; methods for detection of pathogens and toxins; defence against biological weapons; managing the consequences of a biological attack; and internatinal efforts to counter weapons proliferation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Raymond A. ZilinskasPublisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc Imprint: Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc Edition: illustrated Edition ISBN: 9781555877613ISBN 10: 1555877613 Pages: 250 Publication Date: 31 December 1998 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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