Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents-2008

The first edition of this handbook was written primarily as an aid to first responders and

meant to help bridge the gap between what was known about responding to industrial

hazardous materials and responding to military chemical and biological agents. At the

time it was written, it was one of only a few readily available resources that addressed

the topic. This is no longer the case. There are numerous books that have been written on

virtually every aspect of a potential response; some are specialized and directed toward a

specific audience while others are written for the average citizen. However, the world of

military agents goes well beyond the ?dirty thirty? that are usually discussed and there are

still only a limited number of references that provide rapid access to technical data on a

wider range of agents.