Pathogens For War
Biological Weapons, Canadian Life Scientists, and North American Biodefence
by Donald Avery
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Pub Date Jun 04 2013 | Archive Date May 21 2013
Description
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. 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 discusses 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
DONALD AVERY is an emeritus professor and adjunct research professor in the Department of History at Western University.
Advance Praise
“Pathogens for War is a significant contribution to the field – there is no similar book that places the threats and responses to biological warfare, bioterrorism, and pandemics within a Canadian national context in existence. I am impressed by how Donald Avery brings together different strands of biological threat issues, blending detail and context and linking them together holistically for the reader. I expect to find this book in every university library, and it should sit on the shelves of those interested in health emergency management and of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear terrorism experts.”
Jez Littlewood, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
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EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781442614246 |
PRICE | CA$36.95 (CAD) |