Britain and Biological Warfare

Expert Advice and Science Policy, 1930-65

B. Balmer

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English

Palgrave Macmillan
31 August 2001

History; British & Irish history; International relations; Warfare & defence; Chemical & biological weapons

From fear of sabotage on the London Underground to the first anthrax bomb and massive outdoor tests, this book tells the largely untold history of biological weapons research and policy in the UK. Drawing on recently declassified documents, it charts the secret history of germ warfare policy from the 1930s to the mid 1960s, exploring the role of independent advisors in shaping one of the most significant biological warfare research programmes in history.

By: B. Balmer
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 455g
ISBN: 9780333754306
ISBN 10: 0333754301
Pages: 246
Publication Date: 31 August 2001
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements Acronyms and Abbreviations Biological Warfare and Scientific Expertise Bacteriological Warfare as a Public Health Threat Hankey's Step Further The Growth of Biological Warfare Research Project Red Admiral Trials for Biological Warfare The Drift of Biological Weapons Policy A New Threat Making Threats Appendix Outline Chronology Bibliography Index

BRIAN BALMER is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at University College London. He has published widely on the sociology and politics of research in biotechnology and human genetics.

Reviews for Britain and Biological Warfare: Expert Advice and Science Policy, 1930-65

'The first substantial account of the rise and fall of Britain as world leader in biological armament - essential reading for understanding bioweapons proliferation today.' - J.P. Perry Robinson, Sussex Director, Harvard Sussex Program, SPRU - Science and Technology Policy Research, University of Sussex 'This is a powerful study in an area that is of grim relevance for science and terrorism...Drawing on recently released government papers, Balmer's book makes shocking and essential reading.' - John Cornwell, Sunday Times