Weapons of Mass Destruction: The Essential Reference Guide

Whether one is interested in learning about anthrax, sarin, the neutron bomb—or any other weapon of mass destruction—this thorough and detailed reference is the place to find answers.

• Includes a comprehensive A-to-Z listing and discussion of significant weapons of mass destruction in their historical and present-day contexts

• Offers straightforward narratives that place these threats into a practical framework

• Presents the most crucial aspects about each WMD topic, distilling decades of research and analysis

• Features non-technical discussions of the fundamental concepts as well as the basic science concerning each WMD threat

• Analyzes the real and perceived threats of WMD from their beginnings in World War I into the future

• Provides primary source documents, including a full listing of Australia Group export controlled substances, technologies, and biological agents