سلاح‌های کشتار جمعی: دایره‌المعارفی از سیاست، فناوری و تاریخ جهانی (مجموعهٔ ۲ جلدی)

I don't know when I last picked up an encyclopedia and read it cover to cover, but I did this one. It was truly fascinating in its depth and understanding. I spent more time on Volume One, Chemical and Biological Weapons because I know less about them than the Nuclear Weapons covered in Volume Two. I can't swear that the information in Volume One is totally accurate, but the information in Volume Two is dead on. And therefore I have to presume that Volume One is the same. The books cover everything from the earliest experiments and incidents to very recent data. There are hundreds of entries, each written by a specialist in that particular area. The entries on World War II alone cover an amazing amount of material that simply isn't generally known. This includes things like the Japanese Unit 731, the Porton Down research establishment in England, the production in the United States of 150,000 tons of chemical warfare agents as well as bacterial warfare agents containing some pretty nasty things like Cholera, Anthrax. Another tidbit that I didn't know -- The strain of Anthrax used in the 2001 incidents was one produced at Texas A&M for the US Army researchers. As I said, my knowledge in this area is weak. So perhaps this was more commonly known, but it was a surprise to me. On the nuclear side virtually everything is covered from the first design work in World War II to the North Korean Nuclear Weapons Program's announcements in 2002. If I have to pick out anything wrong with these books, it would be that I noticed one or two typos. And of course, I would like to see even more included, a good report on the SL-1 reactor accident for instance, the biggest (non-bomb) radiation leak in the US. To be sure you can find out about this on the web, and where do you stop when your book is already over a thousand pages. Very highly recommended. The first accessible reference to cover the history, context, current issues, and key concepts surrounding biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons.A collection of information on everything from aerosols to zones of peace, these two volumes cover historical background, technology, and strategic implications of biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons, thus providing facts, terms, and context needed to participate in contemporary policy debate. This encyclopedia is the only comprehensive reference dedicated to the three types of weapons of mass destruction.With over 500 entries arranged alphabetically, volume one covers biological and chemical weapons, while volume two focuses on nuclear weapons. Experts from eight countries cover issues related to these weapons, policies, strategies, technologies, delivery vehicles, arms control concepts, treaties, and key historical figures and locations. Entries are written to make difficult concepts easy to understand by cutting through military and scientific jargon. Students, lay readers, scientists, and government policy makers are provided with the broad range of information needed to place today's policy discussions in proper strategic or historical context.

A collection of information on everything from aerosols to zones of peace, these two volumes cover historical background, technology, and strategic implications of biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons, thus providing facts, terms, and context needed to participate in contemporary policy debate. This encyclopedia is the only comprehensive reference dedicated to the three types of weapons of mass destruction.

With over 500 entries arranged alphabetically, volume one covers biological and chemical weapons, while volume two focuses on nuclear weapons. Experts from eight countries cover issues related to these weapons, policies, strategies, technologies, delivery vehicles, arms control concepts, treaties, and key historical figures and locations. Entries are written to make difficult concepts easy to understand by cutting through military and scientific jargon. Students, lay readers, scientists, and government policy makers are provided with the broad range of information needed to place today's policy discussions in proper strategic or historical context.

A Collection Of Information On Everything From Aerosols To Zones Of Peace, These Two Volumes Cover Historical Background, Technology, And Strategic Implications Of Biological, Chemical, And Nuclear Weapons, Thus Providing Facts, Terms, And Context Needed To Participate In Contemporary Policy Debate. This Encyclopedia Is The Only Comprehensive Reference Dedicated To The Three Types Of Weapons Of Mass Destruction--publisher's Description. V. 1. Chemical And Biological Weapons / Eric A. Croddy, Editor -- V. 2. Nuclear Weapons /james J. Wirtz, Editor. Eric A. Croddy And James J. Wirtz, Editors ; Jeffrey A. Larsen, Managing Editor. ; Foreword By David Kay. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. Preliminaries......Page 1 Contents......Page 5 Foreword......Page 7 Preface: Weapons of Mass Destruction......Page 9 Editors and Contributors......Page 13 A-to-Z List of Entries, Volumes I and II......Page 17 Introduction: Chemical and Biological Weapons......Page 25 Chronology: Chemical and Biological Weapons......Page 31 Chemical and Biological Weapons, Entries A to Y......Page 36 Key Documents: Chemical and Biological Weapons......Page 376 Bibliography......Page 430 Index......Page 448 This reference covers the history, context, current issues, and key concepts surrounding biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons. With over 500 entries arranged alphabetically, volume one covers biological and chemical weapons, while volume two focuses on nuclear weapons