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Countering weapons of mass destruction : assessing the U.S. government's policy /

This book uses a public policy framework to examine how the U.S. government, and in particular the U.S. military, should address the potential use of unconventional weapons in the 21st century. It defines the problem, identifies the policy actors and reviews policy options. It discusses past policy...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Mauroni, Albert J., 1962- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]
Colección:Weapons of mass destruction series (Rowman & Littlefield, Inc.)
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This book uses a public policy framework to examine how the U.S. government, and in particular the U.S. military, should address the potential use of unconventional weapons in the 21st century. It defines the problem, identifies the policy actors and reviews policy options. It discusses past policy efforts before offering a critical review of current strategies and how WMD issues are integrated into the current military Joint Operating Concepts (deterrence, cooperative security, major combat operations, irregular warfare, stability, and homeland security), and proposes new national framework f.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781442273313
1442273313