Various evidences can be found for the existence of forms of chemical and biological warfare in ancient and classical periods. Many early accounts portray outbreaks of disease in invading armies or among conquirors as divine intervention. In the world of today there are a number of countries across the world who are vowed to retalite by developing biological weapons. The biological weapons include any organism such as bacteria, viruses or fungi to toxin found in nature that can be used to kill or injure people. The book is an incisive manual on Biological Warfare.



Table of Contents:

Introduction History of Chemical and Biological Weapons Biological Warfare, Bioterrorism, Biodefence and Toxin Weapons Biological Warfare : Threat of Deliberatre Disease in 21st Century Protocol to Biological Weapons Convention Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Weapons Effets Biological and Chemical Warfare : Weapons of Mass Destruction Political Perspective of Bioterrorism Threatening Role of Antivirals in Responding to Biological Threats Biological Warfare : Medieval and Renaissance Siege Warfare Bibliography Index



Author Bio: B K Sinha did his B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. In History from Patna University in 1966, and joined C.R.P.F. As sub-inspector and gradually promoted to various capacities, such as Inspector, Dy. Commandant and finally retired as commandant. He was awarded with several medals for his commendable performances. During his job tenure, he did his LLB and possessed a prolong service experience. Being vowed towards academic sphere since inception, he is now indulged in writing.