A history of chemical and biological weapons
By: Edward M. Spiers
Publisher: Reaktion
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 223
ISBN-13: 9781861896513
Subjects: Chemical arms control; International cooperation; Bioterrorism; Biological weapons; Biological arms control; History; Prevention; Chemical weapons
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-208) and index.
Table of contents: title: The legacy of gas warfare in the First World War; title: Deterrence and disarmament: responses to chemical and biological warfare, 1919-1993; title: Chemical warfare in third world conflicts; title: The proliferation of chemical and biological weapons; title: Iraq's chemical and biological warfare programmes; title: Chemical and biological terrorism.