Pathogens for War
Biological Weapons,canadian Life Scientists, and North American Biodefence
University of Toronto Press · Print & ebook · May 16, 2013
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- Who it’s for
- A history of Canada’s biological warfare efforts, from the Second World War to today.
- Genres
- Chemical & Biological Warfare, Canadian Military History, Post-Confederation Canada
- Published
- University of Toronto Press, May 16, 2013
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Pathogens for War explores how Canada and its allies have attempted to deal with the threat of germ warfare, one of the most fearful weapons of mass destruction, since the Second World War. In addressing this subject, distinguished historian Donald Avery investigates the relationship between bioweapons, poison gas, and nuclear devices, as well as the connection between bioattacks and natural disease pandemics.
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Avery emphasizes the crucially important activities of Canadian biodefence scientists – beginning with Nobel Laureate Frederick Banting – at both the national level and through cooperative projects within the framework of an elaborate alliance system. Delving into history through a rich collection of declassified documents, Pathogens for War also devotes several chapters to the contemporary challenges of bioterrorism and disease pandemics from both national and international perspectives. As such, readers will not only learn about Canada’s secret involvement with biological warfare, but will also gain new insights into current debates about the peril of bioweapons – one of today’s greatest threats to world peace.
Canadian Biodefence
A history of Canada’s biological warfare efforts, from the Second World War to today.
Come here for
- Canadian scientists’ biodefence work, including Frederick Banting’s role
- Declassified documents on biological warfare and alliance cooperation
Expect
- Connections between bioweapons, poison gas, nuclear devices, and pandemics
- Chapters on contemporary bioterrorism and disease pandemics
Where it sits
| Chemical & Biological Warfare | 98% |
|---|---|
| Canadian Military History | 43% |
| Post-Confederation Canada | 25% |
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Publisher categories
- Post-Confederation Canada
- Canadian Military History
- History of Science
- Authors
- Donald H. Avery
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Published
- May 16, 2013
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Post-Confederation Canada