A Higher Form of Killing: The Secret History of Chemical and Biological Warfare

Description: A Higher Form of Killing by Jeremy Paxman, Robert Harris First published in 1982, this revised and updated edition takes into account the events that have happened since the early 1980s - including the break-up of the former Soviet Union and the black market that appeared in chemical and biological weapons, the acquisition of these weapons by Third World countries, etc. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "The secret story of chemical and biological warfare.""A Higher Form of Killing was first published to great acclaim in 1982. The authors have written a new Introduction and a new Epilogue to take account of the events that have happened since the early 1980s - including the break-up of the former Soviet Union and the black market that appeared in chemical and biological weapons, the acquisition of these weapons by various Third World states, the attempts of various countries like Iraq to build up arsenals of these weapons and, most recently, the use of these weapons in terrorist attacks. As the authors point out, the two generations since the Second World War lived with the threat of nuclear annihilation. Now a new generation must learn to live with weapons that are more insidious and potentially more devastating." Notes A revised and updated edition of the classic history of chemical warfare written by two well established authors. Back Cover The proliferation of chemical and biological weapons is the greatest threat the world faces today. Far easier to make than nuclear bombs, their effects are scarcely less devastating. And many of the worlds most dangerous regimes - Iraq, Iran, Syria, Libya and North Korea - either possess them, or are trying to get hold of them. In the hands of terrorists, they could kill thousands, or even millions. Updated in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, this classic account of the history of chemical and biological warfare, by two of Britains leading journalists, spans almost a century of horror, from the mustard gas and germ weapons built up by Saddam Hussein. Author Biography "Robert Harris is the bestselling author of FATHERLAND, ENIGMA and ARCHANGEL. He is also a respected journalist. Jeremy Paxman is the author of the bestselling book THE ENGLISH. He is a regular radio and TV presenter, most notably for Newsnight. Robert Harris and Jeremy Paxman initially worked together on this book when they were both reporters for Panorama" Review Compelling... the authors make clear why governments have shrouded such weapon programmes in even more secrecy than their nuclear work. * Financial Times *An absorbing and unsettling history, an exhaustive exploration of a little-known but potentially apocalyptic aspect of warfare, the whole thing carrying the punch of Armageddon. It reminds us that the world could end not with a nuclear bang but in whimpers of fevered agony. * Chicago Sun-Times *The best account of gas and germ warfare available for the lay reader * Washington Post * Promotional The secret story of chemical and biological warfare. Review Text Compelling... the authors make clear why governments have shrouded such weapon programmes in even more secrecy than their nuclear work. Review Quote "The best account of gas and germ warfare available." --The Washington Post "An absorbing and unsettling history, an exhaustive exploration of a little-known but potentially apocalyptic aspect of warfare, the whole thing carrying the punch of Armageddon. It reminds us that the world could end not with a nuclear bang but in whimpers of fevered agony." --Chicago Sun-Times "Compelling . . . The authors make clear why governments have shrouded such weapon programs in even more secrecy than their nuclear work." --Financial Times Promotional "Headline" "The secret story of chemical and biological warfare." Details ISBN0099441594 Author Robert Harris Series Dark Shadows S. Year 2002 ISBN-10 0099441594 ISBN-13 9780099441595 Format Paperback Publication Date 2002-02-21 Imprint Arrow Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 358.3 Birth 1950 Publisher Cornerstone Pages 336 Illustrations 16 Media Book Short Title A Higher Form of Killing Language English Subtitle The Secret History of Chemical and Biological Warfare UK Release Date 2002-02-21 AU Release Date 2002-02-21 NZ Release Date 2002-02-21 Alternative 9781409021926 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145044537;

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