Biological and Toxin Weapons: Research, Development and Use from the Middle Ages to 1945 (Sipri Chemical and Biological Warfare Studies) [Paperback]

Erhard Geissler (Editor), John Ellis van Courtland Moon (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0198295790 | ISBN-13: 978-0198295792 | Publication Date: November 25, 1999

This interdisciplinary book analyzes the origins of biological warfare planning and preparation up to the end of World War II. In the period between the world wars, growing understanding of the propagation of disease lead to the fear that potential enemies might be developing biological weapons, with several countries ultimately developing major biological warfare programs during World War II. The relevance of these programs to contemporary concerns is addressed and sheds light on arguments for adoption of a verification protocol to strengthen the 1972 Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention.

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Erhard Geissler is Professor of Genetics & Head of the Bioethical Research Group, Max Delbruck Centre for Molecular Medicine, Berlin-Buch.

John Ellis van Courtland Moon is Professor of History Emeritus, Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (November 25, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198295790
• ISBN-13: 978-0198295792
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,457,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Biological &Toxin Weapons: From the Middle ages to 1945, March 16, 2000

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This review is from: Biological and Toxin Weapons: Research, Development and Use from the Middle Ages to 1945 (Sipri Chemical and Biological Warfare Studies) (Paperback)

This book is exceptionally well researched and well written. It provides an excellent review of the historical aspects of the use of these agents and the development of laws against Biological weapons. It is recommended for use in colleges and universities that instruct on the need for the development of countermeasures to these agents.