Biological & chemical warfare
By: by Hal Marcovitz
Series: Essential issues
Publisher: ABDO Pub.; ABDO Publishing Company
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Edina, Minn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781604539516
Other titles: Biological and chemical warfare
Description: Examines the issues of biological and chemical warfare, including its historical background leading up to its current and future impact on society.  The Hague Peace Conventions, the Geneva Protocol, and the Chemical Weapons Convention are discussed in detail. Programs that protect the United States against biological or chemical attack are also introduced.
Notes: "Essential Library"--P. [4] of cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 102-103) and index.
Table of contents: title: The hunt for the Anthrax Killer; title: Deadly weapons; title: Centuries of killing; title: Biological and chemical terrorism; title: Armed countries; title: The threat to Americans; title: Criticism of response to attacks; title: Preparing for an attack; title: In the wake of an attack; title: Timeline.