This book provides an analysis of the development and deployment of chemical weapons from 700BC to the present day. The First World War is examined in detail since it remains the most significant experience of the chemical threat, but the Second World War, and post-war conflicts are also evaluated. Additionally, protocols attempting to control the proliferation and use of chemical weapons are assessed. Finally, the book examines the threat (real and imagined) from a chemical warfare attack today by rationally assessing to what extent terrorist groups around the world are capable of making and using such weapons.
- ISBN13 9781403934598
- Publish Date 23 May 2005 (first published 17 May 2005)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 22 May 2007
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition 2005 ed.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 198
- Language English