At over 1000 pages, you won't read this book in on sitting, but you will find yourself constantly referencing it, especially if you follow the news from some of the world's least popular places. While this book was published several years ago, one need only look at today's headlines to determine the need for insights into this continuing phenomenon. Assessing Terrorist Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons , edited by Jonathan B. Tucker is an excellent work on past cases of chemical and biological terrorism. Toxic Terror provides a clear and unambiguous look into what has happened in the past and then looks to the future based on this realistic view of history. This book is a must for anyone who is studying the potential use of weapons of mass destruction by terrorists.
Terrorism is a product of psychological forces.
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