Waubonsee Community College

A history of chemical and biological weapons, Edward M. Spiers

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

A history of chemical and biological weapons

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Edward M. Spiers

Describes the similarities and differences between chemical and biological weapons and how technological advancements have led to tactical innovations in their use over time. As well, the author gives equal attention to the international response to the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons, analyzing global efforts aimed at restraining their use, such as deterrence and disarmament, and the effectiveness of these approaches in the twentieth century. Using Iraq as a case study, Spiers also investigates its deployment of chemical weapons in the Iran-Iraq War and the attempts by the international community to disarm Iraq through the United Nations Special Commission and the United States-led war in 2003

The legacy of gas warfare in the First World War -- Deterrence and disarmament: responses to chemical and biological warfare, 1919-1993 -- Chemical warfare in third world conflicts -- The proliferation of chemical and biological weapons -- Iraq's chemical and biological warfare programmes -- Chemical and biological terrorism -- Conclusion: the evolving nature of chemical and biological warfare