Title: A history of chemical and biological 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.
Subjects: Chemical arms control, International cooperation, Bioterrorism, Biological weapons, Biological arms control, Chemical weapons, Prevention, History, Weapons of mass destruction, Chemical Warfare, Biological Warfare, Prevention & control, History, 20th Century, History, 21st Century