Chemical and Biological
Warfare
Topic:
Should chemical and biological weapons be considered as viable components
of a national security program ?
General outline:
We planned this web site to serve as sort of a launching
point to other, more focused sites throughout the internet. Seven
key issues have been chosen to act as our core information center, with
summaries included as written by the group members.
These items are:
1. A
short history of chemical/biological weapons as they progressed throughout
the great wars of the 20th century, concluding the the most recent action
in the Middle East.
2. The
present day arsenals of the United States and other countries, as far as
can be discovered.
3. The chemistry of the compounds involved and their toxicological effects on the human body.
5. The views of organized protest groups.
6. The ethics regarding the use of chemical and biological weapons.
7. Alternatives
to chemical and biological warfare.
Naturally, the short time restrains
us from becoming experts on the topic, which is why we believe this subject
would be best handled by having solid connections to those who have a better
understanding of the complex issues involved here. These solid connections
are in the form of links that are scattered throughout the site.
Just click and enjoy.
Contact the authors:
Tony Blewett: phatony@udel.edu
Matt Eager: meager@udel.edu
Travis Hambleton: hamblton@udel.edu
Chemical and biological warfare should be considered as viable components
of a national security program.