Weapons of Mass Destruction [2 Volumes]: An Encyclopedia of Worldwide Policy, Technology, and History

Eric A. Croddy · James J. Wirtz

Jan 2005 · ABC-CLIO

About this ebook

A collection of information on everything from aerosols to zones of peace, these two volumes cover historical background, technology, and strategic implications of biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons, thus providing facts, terms, and context needed to participate in contemporary policy debate. This encyclopedia is the only comprehensive reference dedicated to the three types of weapons of mass destruction.

With over 500 entries arranged alphabetically, volume one covers biological and chemical weapons, while volume two focuses on nuclear weapons. Experts from eight countries cover issues related to these weapons, policies, strategies, technologies, delivery vehicles, arms control concepts, treaties, and key historical figures and locations. Entries are written to make difficult concepts easy to understand by cutting through military and scientific jargon. Students, lay readers, scientists, and government policy makers are provided with the broad range of information needed to place today's policy discussions in proper strategic or historical context.

Ratings and reviews

Take note, it describes weapons research in animal diseases including Foot and Mouth Disease (remember that?), Avian Influenza (remember that?) and African Swine Fever. I am torn between buying it somewhere and NOT buying on the grounds I will no doubt be thought a terrorist or something. (No, I am thinking of defense against various things.)

A very insightful, concise overview of major biological threats.

nice book :)