The A to Z of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Warfare

The A to Z of Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Warfare covers the development and use of nuclear, biological, and chemical (N.B.C.) weapons as well as efforts to limit or control the use of these weapons through a chronology, a bibliography, an introductory essay, and dictionary entries. Over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries provide a unique selection of terms related to N.B.C. warfare, ranging from basic descriptions of substances used in N.B.C. warfare to details on incidents and episodes where N.B.C. weapons were used. Entries are structured around historical events, persons important to N.B.C. warfare, countries where such weapons have been developed or used, and international treaties and treaty-related organizations.