History of Toxicology and Environmental Health: From Chlorine to Chlorine (ePub)

From Chlorine to Chlorine: 100 Years of CBW Developments: Volume II: Reexamining the History of Chemical and Biological Warfare (1900 to Modern Day) analyses the accelerating pace of science and technology and their impact on social and normative behavior toward Chemical and Biological Warfare (CBW) from the start of the 20th century. The interaction between leading edge research in chemistry and the life sciences, the industrial application of their results, and the potential application in armed conflict continue to drive concerns about chemical or biological warfare. Notwithstanding, instances of chemical and biological warfare have been remarkably infrequent, and many projected scenarios of terrorist attacks have not materialized. The establishment and continuous development of norms against the use and possession of CBW have undoubtedly contributed to this outcome. This book discusses the origins and function of the biological and chemical weapons conventions, the development of poisons as a specialist weapon, terrorism and coercive disarmament, and new approaches to weapon control. Finally, the impact of science and technology on the future of the biological and chemical weapons conventions is examined to offer insight into what prevention of future chemical or biological armament may require.Examines the last century of science, technology, and policy surrounding chemical and biological weapons (CBW)Provides an interdisciplinary assessment on the current state and future direction of CBWOffers insight into the challenge of norm development keeping pace with advances in chemistry and biology