The first accessible reference to cover the history, context, current issues, and key concepts surrounding biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons.


* Over 500 A-Z entries written by 95 international experts, organized in two volumes divided by types of weapons

* Timeline that covers leading political, military, and weapons-specific events since 1945

* Excerpts from key international documents

* Combined index (with volume numbers noted) at the end of each volume

* Includes numerous illustrations and photographs