Biotechnology, weapons, and humanity /
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| Imprint: | Amsterdam, The Netherlands : Harwood Academic Publishers, ©1999. |
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| Description: | xx, 152 pages : illustrations, [12] pages of plates ; 24 cm |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/3958823 |
| Summary: | Biotechnology, Weapons and Humanity traces the historical development of biological weapons and considers the role of health care professionals, scientists, governments, and international agencies in limiting and managing the effects of new biological weapons. In particular, the strengths and weaknesses of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention are examined, and steps that can be taken to minimize the risk of the proliferation of weapons.<br> This report considers whether new biological weapons, made possible by the mapping of the human genome, could be incorporated into the arsenals of states and terrorist organizations. How might the revolution in biotechnology be used to attack the genetic constitution of a national or ethnic group, or enhance the virulence of organizations hostile to human health? |
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| Physical Description: | xx, 152 pages : illustrations, [12] pages of plates ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-144) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9789057024597 9057024594 9057024608 9789057024603 |
