A More Insidious Enemy: Exposing the Dangerous Lies and Misinformation Concerning Chemical and Biological Weapons

Chemical, biological, and toxin (CBT) weapons are generally less effective weapons in most cases, argues the author, whose U. of Pittsburgh master's thesis was devoted to the topic. An unreasonable fear of these weapons has been promoted by a multiplicity of groups for various agendas, and this book attempts to debunk that fear. The author traces the use of the weapons over the course of the past two centuries, arguing that "uncertainty" (in danger and effectiveness) is a more apt word to describe CBT weapons than "inhumanity" or "lethality." The CBT "hoax" serves a variety of agendas, he suggests, one of which is to demonize enemies to break down resistance to war. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR