Nonproliferation issues for weapons of mass destruction
Auteur :
Prelas, Mark A. / Peck, Michael
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN :
9780824753399
Date de publication :
12 janv. 2005
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
521 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Offers an understanding of proliferation risks. This book introduces the factors that fuel weapons development, and defines the term WMD. It explains the characteristics of nuclear weapons, and reviews biological agents, their production and uses as weapons. It characterizes chemical weapons and their use by states and terrorist groups.