Publication

2010 - Reaktion, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

55,750 words, Guess

Page Count

223 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9781861896513
  • Open LibraryOL24838368M

Classifications

  • DDC355.82592
  • LCCUG447 .S645 2010
  • LCCUG447 .S65 2010

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

Other Editions

  • A history of chemical and biological weaponsReaktion2010-01-01

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