Toxin and Bioregulator Weapons

Preventing the Misuse of the Chemical and Life Sciences

Autor*innen

• Michael Crowley
• Malcolm R. Dando

Parameter

• 340 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Politikwissenschaft

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Focusing on the intersection of scientific advancements and security, this book delves into the implications of toxin and bioregulator research and its potential misuse for harmful purposes. It highlights case studies from various countries, examining the inadequacies of existing international treaties like the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention and the Chemical Weapons Convention. The authors emphasize the regulatory gaps that could lead to weaponization and propose actionable strategies for states and the scientific community to mitigate these risks, aiming to safeguard international peace and security.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Hardcover