Lethal Mists: An Introduction to the Natural and Military Sciences of Chemical, Biological Warfare and Terrorism
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (605 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1590331362 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 294 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Has value according to nervegas.com Eric Taylor recognized that most written materials on CBW were too technical for the average reader, and he intented to resolve this by demonstrating the natural sciences that CBW is based on.I unfortunately read too much into the title, and thus was greatly disappointed. Expecting to read a well illustrated book that discussed the natural sciences behind CBW - I read a book that was more-or-less a sectioned biochemistry textbook followed by a s. Eric Croddy said A very important contribution. Dr. Taylor's Lethal Mists is a very important book, and should be regarded as one of the main texts for modern study of chemical and biological warfare (CBW). The author explains in precise detail the mechanisms of chemical warfare (CW) agent injury, and he does so by making these rather complex issues very comprehensible. Dr. Taylor's perspective is a very insightful, educated, and objective one, not given to handwringing or other distractions.
This is a non-technical narrative of chemical, biological warfare and terrorism (CBWT) for the general, non-scientist, non-military background reader. The book also views the nature of the threat to civilians, self-defence and warning techniques, and measures one may take to protect family and self if living near a chemical plant. It is for education and where possible, self-defence and awareness. It explains in the simplest terms possible the various agent types, their use, effects on people, how they injure or kill, and the means of detection, treatment, antidotes and decontamination. After all, the greatest weapons used by the terrorist is ignorance and fear.. The tactical considerations for the use of CBWT agents also is explained as it applies to terrorist use against civilian populations. It examines the scientific and military basis and considerations behind the use of chemical and biological agents to injure and kill people. Where technical terms are introduced, they are clearly and simply defined