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Author Karasik, Theodore William.

Title Toxic warfare / Theodore Karasik.

Publication Info. Santa Monica, Calif. : Rand, 2002.

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Description 1 online resource (52 pages)
Note "MR-1572."
Funding "Prepared for the United States Air Force."
Sponsored by the United States Air Force. F49642-01-C-0003
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-52).
Contents 1. Introduction -- 2. What are toxic weapons? -- 3. Recent use of and thinking about toxic weapons -- 4. Toxic threats in expeditionary settings -- 5. Toxic threats in the United States.
Summary Since the 1990s there has been an increase in the use of toxic weapons; for example, inexpensive and easily acquired chemicals and industrial waste. This work examines the implications of toxic weapon use for military planning and concludes that such weapons merit further analysis.
Note Print version record.
Subject Poisons -- War use.
Toxins -- War use.
Hazardous substances -- War use.
Biological warfare.
Radioactive wastes -- War use.
Terrorism.
HISTORY -- Military -- Biological & Chemical Warfare.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- Arms Control.
Added Author Rand Corporation.
Project Air Force (U.S.)
Other Form: Print version: Karasik, Theodore William. Toxic warfare. Santa Monica, Calif. : Rand, 2002 0833032070 (DLC) 2002026562 (OCoLC)50132259
ISBN 0833032232 (electronic bk.)
9780833032232 (electronic bk.)
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