Biological And Toxin Weapons Today
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Biological And Toxin Weapons Today
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Author : Erhard Geissler
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1986
Biological And Toxin Weapons Today written by Erhard Geissler and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with History categories.
As genetic engineering and other biotechnologies have developed, so has the potential for biological and toxin warfare. In this book, experts from both East and West discuss the development of these powerful agents of mass destruction as well as the creation of vaccines against them. Paying particular attention to the provisions of the 1975 Biological Weapons Convention, this study concludes with policy recommendations designed to strengthen the treaty and prevent the future military use of bioscience discoveries.
Biological And Toxin Weapons
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Author : Erhard Geissler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Biological And Toxin Weapons written by Erhard Geissler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with History categories.
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.
Biological Warfare
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Author : D.B. Rao
language : en
Publisher: Discovery Publishing House
Release Date : 2001
Biological Warfare written by D.B. Rao and has been published by Discovery Publishing House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Biological arms control categories.
The population of the world of today is faced by a challenge that could threaten even its survival in the near future because of biological weapons and warfare. Biological weapons are not difficult to produce, relatively easy to hide, and in the hands of unscrupulous desperate, terrorists, could cause incredible damage to large populations anywhere in the world. The use of biological weapons in war and/or otherwise as a means of mass destruction may lead to manmade epidemics that will introduce bioengineered agents into the human populations, animals and plants which will have a devastating effect on living organisms and world economy. Confronted with this menace, the Biological Weapons Convention has singled out biological weapons for categorical prohibition. To protect humans, animals and plants from microbial diseases, a revolutionary approach to develop effective vaccines against epidemic causing agents and certainly against biological weapon agents in needed.
Verification Of The Biological And Toxin Weapons Convention
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Author : Malcolm Dando
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2000-07-31
Verification Of The Biological And Toxin Weapons Convention written by Malcolm Dando and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-07-31 with Law categories.
The papers in this volume provide an integrated overview and in-depth analysis of the issues involved in the negotiations leading to the Protocol to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, involving consideration of the key scientific and technical issues involved and also of the political context within which these issues have to be considered by the negotiators.
The Evolution Of Biological Disarmament
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Author : Nicholas Roger Alan Sims
language : en
Publisher: Sipri Chemical & Biological Wa
Release Date : 2001
The Evolution Of Biological Disarmament written by Nicholas Roger Alan Sims and has been published by Sipri Chemical & Biological Wa this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with History categories.
The evolution of the disarmament regime of the 1972 Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) is described from 1980, when the first BTWC Review Conference was held, until 1998. The author analyses the results of SIPRI's first four review Conferences.
A Web Of Prevention
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Author : Brian Rappert
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-05-16
A Web Of Prevention written by Brian Rappert and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-16 with Business & Economics categories.
Web of Prevention provides a timely contribution to the current debate about life science research and its implications for security. It is an informative guide for both experts and the public. It is a forward-looking contribution covering both ends of the equation and creates momentum for the current discussion on effective preventive measures and effective control measures. While there are no guarantees for preventing misuse, there are nonetheless crucial steps the world community can take towards the overarching goal of a global network for the life sciences. This book sheds light on concrete steps toward the achievement of this worthy goal. "This book with its collection of essays provides an in-depth analysis of the various mutually reinforcing elements that together create and strengthen a web of prevention - or of assurance - that is vital to ensure that the advances in the life sciences are not misused to cause harm. All those engaged in the life sciences and in policy making in governments around the world should read this book so they can take steps to strengthen the web preventing biological weapons". From the Foreword by Dr Gabriele Kraatz-Wadsack, Chief, Weapons of Mass Destruction Branch, Office for Disarmament Affairs, United Nations. "Since September 11, 2001 in many countries renewed attention has been given to how research in the life sciences might inadvertently or intentionally facilitate the development of biological or chemical weapons. This state-of-the-art volume examines the full extent of the issues and debates. Coverage includes an overview of recent scientific achievements in virology, microbiology, immunology and genetic engineering with a view to asking how they might facilitate the production of weapons of mass destruction by state, sub-state or terrorist organizations. Consideration is given to what we have and haven't learned from the past. Employing both academic analysis and reflections by practitioners, the book examines the security-inspired governance regimes for the life sciences that are under development. Ultimately the authors examine what is required to form a comprehensive and workable web of prevention and highlight the importance of encouraging discussions between scientists, policy makers and others regarding the governance of vital but potentially dangerous research". Dr Graham S. Pearson, Visiting Professor of International Security, University of Bradford, UK and previously Director-General, Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, UK
Biotechnology Weapons And Humanity
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Author : British Medical Association
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 1999-01-18
Biotechnology Weapons And Humanity written by British Medical Association and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-01-18 with Political Science categories.
Biotechnology, Weapons and Humanity traces the historical development of biological weapons and considers the role of health care professionals, scientists, governments, and international agencies in limiting and managing the effects of new biological weapons. In particular, the strengths and weaknesses of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention are examined, and steps that can be taken to minimize the risk of the proliferation of weapons. This report considers whether new biological weapons, made possible by the mapping of the human genome, could be incorporated into the arsenals of states and terrorist organizations. How might the revolution in biotechnology be used to attack the genetic constitution of a national or ethnic group, or enhance the virulence of organizations hostile to human health?
Toxin And Bioregulator Weapons
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Author : Michael Crowley
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-11-22
Toxin And Bioregulator Weapons written by Michael Crowley and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-22 with Political Science categories.
This book explores how revolutionary developments and convergence of the chemical, life and associated sciences are impacting contemporary toxin and bioregulator research, and examines the risks of such research being misused for malign purposes. Investigating illustrative cases of dual use research of potential concern in China, India, Iran, Russia, Syria and the USA, the authors discuss how states can ensure such research and related activities are not utilised in weapons development. Although toxins and bioregulators are, in theory, covered by both the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention and Chemical Weapons Convention, this apparent overlap in reality masks a dangerous regulatory gap – with neither Convention implemented effectively to address threats of weaponisation. This book highlights the potentially damaging consequences for international peace and security, and proposes realistic routes for action by states and the scientific community.
Deadly Cultures
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Author : Mark Wheelis
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2006-01-30
Deadly Cultures written by Mark Wheelis and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-30 with History categories.
The threat of biological weapons has never attracted as much public attention as in the past five years. Current concerns largely relate to the threat of weapons acquisition and use by rogue states or by terrorists. But the threat has deeper roots—it has been evident for fifty years that biological agents could be used to cause mass casualties and large-scale economic damage. Yet there has been little historical analysis of such weapons over the past half-century. Deadly Cultures sets out to fill this gap by analyzing the historical developments since 1945 and addressing three central issues: Why have states continued or begun programs for acquiring biological weapons? Why have states terminated biological weapons programs? How have states demonstrated that they have truly terminated their biological weapons programs? We now live in a world in which the basic knowledge needed to develop biological weapons is more widely available than ever before. Deadly Cultures provides the lessons from history that we urgently need in order to strengthen the long-standing prohibition of biological weapons.
The Third Review Of The Biological Weapons Convention
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Author : Jozef Goldblat
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
The Third Review Of The Biological Weapons Convention written by Jozef Goldblat and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Arms control categories.