Modern Weapon Equipment Knowledge Series. Chemical, Biological Weapons and Decontamination Equipment

Author: Wang Zhiyuan, Chief Editor; Chen Jisheng, Volume Editor
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This series is divided into 8 volumes: "Introduction to Modern Weapon Equipment Knowledge," "Land Force Weapon Equipment," "Naval Weapon Equipment," "Air Force Weapon Equipment," "Missile Weapon and Spacecraft Equipment," "Nuclear Weapon Equipment," "Chemical, Biological Weapons and Decontamination Equipment," and "Electronic Warfare and Information Warfare Technology and Equipment." It systematically introduces military weapon equipment knowledge and serves as an excellent reference for military personnel to learn about weapon equipment or for military enthusiasts to understand international and domestic advanced weapon systems. The series is fully color-printed and richly illustrated. This volume comprehensively and systematically introduces the knowledge of chemical, biological weapons, and decontamination equipment. It is divided into 10 chapters, covering: the origin and development process of chemical and biological weapons; the main types of chemical and biological weapons and the international community's efforts to ban them; chemical and biological warfare in the 20th century; the chemical and biological threats and terrorism faced by the international community after the 9/11 incident; as well as technologies and equipment for reconnaissance and early warning, safety protection, decontamination, and medical aid of chemical and biological weapons; knowledge on preventing chemical and biological weapon threats and preventing chemical and biological terrorism; the types of incendiary weapons and smoke equipment and their unique roles in modern warfare. The content of this book is rich and detailed, with language that is easy to understand and is richly illustrated. In the current nationwide campaign to strengthen the military through science and technology, it can serve as popular science reading material for commanders and soldiers, as well as a general reference for preventing chemical and biological terrorism.