Pathogens for War: Biological Weapons,Canadian Life Scientists, and North American Biodefence

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Donald H. Avery

Pathogens for War

Biological Weapons,Canadian Life Scientists, and North American Biodefence

Donald H. Avery

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University of Toronto Press
28 May 2013

History of the Americas; Military history; Chemical & biological weapons

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 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.

By: Donald H. Avery
Imprint: University of Toronto Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 161mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 800g
ISBN: 9780802089717
ISBN 10: 0802089712
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 28 May 2013
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Donald Avery is an emeritus professor and adjunct research professor in the Department of History at Western University.

Reviews for Pathogens for War: Biological Weapons,Canadian Life Scientists, and North American Biodefence

'Professor Donald Avery has written the most definitive available history of the Canadian biological warfare program.' -- John Ellis van Courtland Moon