Nonproliferation Issues For Weapons of Mass Destruction

ISBN-13: 9780824753399 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 296 str.

Mark A. Prelas;Peck Michael; Prelas A. Prelas

Opis

Nonproliferation Issues for Weapons of Mass Destruction provides an understanding of WMD proliferation risks by bridging complex technical and political issues. The text begins by defining the world conditions that foster proliferation, followed by an analysis of characteristics of various classes of WMDs, including nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons. It then explores the effectiveness of arms control, discussing current nonproliferation problems, nonproliferation prior to the fall of the USSR, and weapons safeguards.
The book analyzes the future of these weapons, discussing delivery systems and potential use by states, terrorist groups, and individuals. The text concludes with a discussion of what can be done to limit the impact of WMDs. This volume enables a realistic understanding of the relative risks that WMDs present to our way of life.

Spis treści

Introduction. What Is a Weapon of Mass Destruction? Characteristics of Nuclear Weapons. Characteristics of Biological Weapons. Characteristics of Chemical Weapons. Effectiveness of Arms Control. The Future of Weapons of Mass Destruction. What Can Be Done To Limit the Impact of WMDs?

O autorze

Mark A. Prelas, Michael S. Peck