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Toxic Terror: Assessing Terrorist Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons (BCSIA Studies in International Security) (Belfer Center Studies in International Security) Paperback – February 25, 2000

by Jonathan B. Tucker (Editor)
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In-depth case studies of twelve terrorist groups and individuals who, from 1946 to 1998, allegedly acquired or employed CBW agents.

Policymakers, scholars, and the news media have been alarmed by the potential for chemical and biological weapons (CBW) terrorism, and the U.S. Congress has allocated billions of dollars for counterterrorism and "consequence management" programs. Driving these concerns are the global spread of scientific knowledge and technology relevant to CBW terrorism and the vulnerability of civilian populations to chemical and biological attacks.

Notably lacking from the analysis, however, has been a careful assessment of the terrorists themselves. What types of terrorist groups or individuals are both capable of acquiring chemical and biological weapons and motivated to use them, and for what purposes? Further, what types of toxic agents would probably be produced, and how would they be delivered?

Answers to these questions would enable policymakers to prepare for the most likely contingencies. To this end, Toxic Terror provides in-depth case studies of twelve terrorist groups and individuals who, from 1946 to 1998, allegedly acquired or employed CBW agents. The cases were researched from primary sources, including court documents, interviews, and declassified government files.

By comparing the twelve cases, the book identifies characteristic motivations and patterns of behavior associated with CBW terrorism and provides an empirical basis for prudent, cost-effective strategies of prevention and response.

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  1. Print length
    318 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    MIT Press
  4. Publication date
    February 25, 2000
  5. Grade level
    12 and up
  6. Reading age
    18 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    9.2 x 6.12 x 0.67 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    0262700719
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0262700719
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"This insightful study of the motivations and patterns of behavior of individuals and groups that have acquired or used chemical or biological weapons is long overdue. There is little doubt that modern society is vulnerable to such attacks, but to prepare for and respond to the threat we must understand who may threaten us."--Senator Richard G. Lugar (R-Indiana)""Toxic Terror" is a balanced and insightful assessment of the most serious threat facing the United States at the dawn of the twenty-first century."--R. James Woolsey, former Director, Central Intelligence Agency

& quot; This insightful study of the motivations and patterns of behavior of individuals and groups that have acquired or used chemical or biological weapons is long overdue. There is little doubt that modern society is vulnerable to such attacks, but to prepare for and respond to the threat we must understand who may threaten us.& quot; -- Senator Richard G. Lugar (R-Indiana) & quot; Toxic Terror is a balanced and insightful assessment of the most serious threat facing the United States at the dawn of the twenty-first century.& quot; -- R. James Woolsey, former Director, Central Intelligence Agency

" This insightful study of the motivations and patterns of behavior of individuals and groups that have acquired or used chemical or biological weapons is long overdue. There is little doubt that modern society is vulnerable to such attacks, but to prepare for and respond to the threat we must understand who may threaten us." -- Senator Richard G. Lugar (R-Indiana) " "Toxic Terror" is a balanced and insightful assessment of the most serious threat facing the United States at the dawn of the twenty-first century." -- R. James Woolsey, former Director, Central Intelligence Agency

-- R. James Woolsey, former Director, Central Intelligence Agency

About the Author

The late Jonathan B. Tucker was a Senior Fellow at the Federation of American Scientists. He was the editor of Toxic Terror: Assessing Terrorist Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons (MIT Press, 2000) and the author of Scourge: The Once and Future Threat of Smallpox and War of Nerves: Chemical Warfare from World War I to Al-Qaeda.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MIT Press (February 25, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 318 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0262700719
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0262700719
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 12 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.2 x 6.12 x 0.67 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

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Yen
5.0 out of 5 stars Reads more like a techno-thriller than a textbook.
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2012
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I bought the book expecting the usual dry textbook delivery. Instead I was taken through terrorist plots from start to finishn in a manner that was unlike any other case study I have read. At times I did not want to put the book down because I wanted to know how the plot turned out. The author explains why the claim that some plots involved chemical weapons is implausable instead of trying to inflate the seriousness of every incident.

And the last two appendixes where he discusses the psycology of terrorist groups and provides a brief but realistic discription of the different types of terrorist groups.

Although the book does remind us that it was printed prior the 9/11 with the relative assumption that biological attack was not likely because: "In contrast, the hundreds of anthrax hoaxesinvolving envelopes lacked a plausible delivery system and hence are more of a nuisance than a serious danger." This comment is a perfect example of the 'illusion of safety' we were all living our lives under prior to 9/11.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Helped me get an A on my final!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2015
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I purchased this book to write my final on the Alphabet Bomber. It contained the best account on the events leading to and after the attacks. I have not read the rest of the book but if it is as thorough as the alphabet bomber chapter than it is definitely worth the money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Shocking as it may seem, I had to buy ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2014
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Shocking as it may seem, I had to buy this book and send it to my brother, so he would begin to believe the delusions and insanity and reality of the Minnesota Patriots. These people live on your street, or in your town. Scary thought. Now I KNOW THE TRUTH.
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Dalya84
5.0 out of 5 stars Is that so
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2014
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This was required reading for a Bio Terrorism course and actually really enjoyed reading it. This is very informative about many different case studies that have happened involving terrorist activities. It tells you the story about what happen. Very good book and I normally hate required reading but this one is a keeper.
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Samantha
3.0 out of 5 stars Misprint?
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2020
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I ordered this book after recommendation from my professor for a school assignment...When I opened the cover, I was immediately on page 21 which starts with half a sentence. I knew this was off, and throughout the book the pages are flip flopped erratically. Unfortunately, I did not notice this until it was too late to return, but I need it anyway so I will be endlessly flipping to read the pages as in order as I can manage...
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1.0 out of 5 stars Missing and repeated pages
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020
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Missing the first 20 pages then pages 21-41 are repeated inside chapter 3. I'm only on chapters 4 but I can only guess that more is wrong. This is a book I'm using for a Masters class so it is rather frustrating not to have a complete book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excllent Reference
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2012
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This book is a very complete reference on the topic. It is written plainly enough to be easily understood by the everyman, yet contains enough detail to be useful to one schooled in the topic. Highly recommended.
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Richard H. Place
5.0 out of 5 stars It is beyond me why this book is not classified ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2015
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It is beyond me why this book is not classified. Once you start reading it will be hard to put down until you are finished.
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