Biological Weapons Taboo

The non-use of biological weapons has been described as the 'great mystery of biological warfare.' The Biological Weapons Taboo solves that mystery by analysing the bioweapons taboo, in the first comprehensive study of the concept.

List of contents

• Introduction: The First Horseman


• 1: A Bioweapons Taboo


• 2: Measuring the Taboo


• 3: Codification: Ancient Warfare to the Geneva Protocol


• 4: Construction: The US Bioweapon Programme


• 5: Allegation: Korean War


• 6: Renunciation: Nixon Administration


• 7: Prohibition: Biological Weapons Convention


• Conclusion

About the author

Dr Michelle Bentley is Reader in International Relations and Director of the Centre for International Security at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Summary

The non-use of biological weapons has been described as the 'great mystery of biological warfare.' The Biological Weapons Taboo solves that mystery by analysing the bioweapons taboo, in the first comprehensive study of the concept.

Additional text

Bentley (Univ. of London) has written the first comprehensive study of the impact of the taboo against the development and use of biological weapons (BW) on the modern battlefield. Recommended.

Product details

• Authors: Dr Michelle (Reader in International Rela Bentley, Michelle Bentley
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.12.2023
• EAN: 9780198892151
• ISBN: 978-0-19-889215-1
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Freedom, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, HISTORY / Military / Strategy, International Relations, Defence strategy, planning & research, Military and defence strategy