Weapons of Mass Destruction (Global Issues (Facts on File)) - Hardcover

Facts On File

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816078270 ISBN 13: 9780816078271

Publisher: Facts On File Inc, 2010

Synopsis

Weapons of Mass Destruction provides an objective analysis of a subject easily distorted by fear. It begins with a history of the ancient and medieval use in warfare of biological weapons, and how governments and terrorist factions have refined this practice to include biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons as a means of coercion or as a deterrent. The book examines past and current U.S. policies regarding WMD including the decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan during World War II and how an arms race ultimately led to a cold war with the Soviet Union. The volume then offers an international perspective through discussion of how other major players Russia, Israel, India, Pakistan, and North Korea have each chosen to approach the issue of WMD.

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About the Author

Frank Lahiffe studied law and publicrelations and has held positions in advertising marketing, public relations and journalism. He was appointed by successive Governments as adviser to Seamus Brennan throughout an entire Government career which spanned 21 years (1987-2008) across nine Government departments.

After leaving Government service on the retirement of Seamus Brennan, Frank went on to become a Public Affairs Consultant with his own business, Lahiffe & Associates, Public Affairs and Political Communications.
Michael Kort is a professor of social science at Boston University and holds a Ph.D. in history from New York University. He is the author of the Soviet Colossus: A History of the USSR, Sixth Edition and Facts On File's A Brief History of Russia.
Foreword author Cathal J. Nolan is an associate professor of history at Boston University and executive director of the International History Institute. He holds a Ph.D. in international history and international relations and a diploma in international human rights. Nolan has published extensively in the field of international relations and global affairs and won the 2006 Outstanding Teaching Award for the Honors Program at Boston University's College of Arts and Sciences.

Edition details

• Publisher: Facts On File Inc
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816078270
• ISBN 13: 9780816078271
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 381