| View Larger Image | Chemical and Biological Warfare: A Comprehensive Survey for the Concerned Citizen | Hardcoverby Eric Croddy (Author), Clarisa Perez-Armendariz (Contributor), John Hart (Contributor)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Springer | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 352 Pages | | Publication Date: | November 26, 2001 | | Sales Rank: | 545,667th |
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Product Description
BE INFORMED, NOT AFRAID It's now clear that certain groups around the world are fabricating, stockpiling, and unfortunately using chemical and biological armaments. Words that in the not-too-distant past were obscure and seldom heard -- anthrax, smallpox, sarin -- have become impossible to avoid. Without playing on fears, Eric Croddy uses his extensive knowledge of the technology and history of chemical and biological warfare (CBW) to provide: - A comprehensive run-down of key CBW agents, with thorough explanations of their chemical or biological characteristics and their effects on humans. - A realistic overview of what can be done to address threats of CBW attacks, including extensive discussions of how vaccines have been and should be used. - A careful analysis of the changing tactics of terrorists, and the role CBW armaments may play in their plans. - An up-to-date assessment of the current state of CBW proliferation -- who has these weapons, and who is likely to use them. In clear, non-alarmist language, Croddy provides a detailed survey of the key issues related to chemical and biological warfare. He extensively details known chemical and biological agents, describes how they are weaponized, considers the roles they have played in history, and evaluates the actual risk of their being used in today's highly charged geopolitical climate. For the reader who wants solid and level-headed information on the current state of CBW affairs and the likelihood of proliferation, this is an indispensable volume. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 5 reviews)
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The key issues related to chemical and biological warfare by Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)  5 Stars
May 06, 2002
Chemical And Biological Warfare analyzes the key issues related to chemical and biological warfare, detailing known chemical and biological agents, how they may be used in weaponry, and the possibilities of their use in modern conflicts. Readers seeking a technical survey of proliferation and basic concepts of chemical and biological weaponry receive more in-depth information here than in many titles.
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Essential 5 Stars
February 14, 2002
A first class presentation of Chem/Bio warfare basics. Highly recommend it.
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If you really want to know more... 5 Stars
January 02, 2002
I read, and enjoyed, Judith Miller's Germs book, but its sometimes superficial journalistic treatment left me wanting more concrete information: on chemical and biological agents, where they come from, who has them, how they could get used, what we can do to stop or counteract them, etc. I found all that and more in this excellent book, which, in spite of its straightforward presentation, is every bit as gripping as Germs. Croddy is no alarmist---he thinks a lot of the recent hoopla is overblown given the difficulties any terrorist would have spreading an agent like anthrax (and, thank God, he appears to be right on this score)---but there's plenty to get alarmed over in this book, and now is the right time to read it and digest its lessons, rather than waiting for the next chemical or biological panic attack.
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Excellent 5 Stars
December 17, 2001
A first-rate survey of this important topic. Croddy has produced a calm and clear overview that should prove invaluable to both students and scholars.
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What a great read! 5 Stars
December 11, 1998
Chemical and Biological Warfare: An Annotated Bibliography is a great book to read before bed, on the subway or lounging on the beach. It is sensitively written, and though the roto-protagonist isn't very well developed as a character, the subplot and the overall romance is beautiful. If you liked The Firm, you'll love this book. (I have gotten some great pick-up lines from this book, too!)
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