Weapons of Mass Destruction

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In this article the writer looks at several different types of weapons of mass destruction, which, when in the wrong hands, can do a great amount of damage. The type of weapons of mass destruction mentioned include biological weapons, chemical weapons, nuclear weapons, and radiological weapons. Throughout this paper the writer discusses the various types of weapons of mass destruction and looks at what the individual weapons are called. The writer then examines what these weapons can do and mentions the symptoms of these weapons. Further, the writer explores how they are used and the precautions that can be taken to protect society from them.

From the Paper:

"Although anthrax may be the most well known biological weapon, there are several other biological agents which can be used as weapons that are worth noting. These include the Ebola virus, Bubonic plague, Yellow Fever, Smallpox, Ricin, Botulism toxin, Saxitoxin, Rocky Mountain spotted Fever, Typhus, Q fever, and others."
"Biological weapons are not used strictly to attack humans; instead they may be used to attack crops and animals as well to disrupt an area's agricultural supply. Additionally, by attacking the agricultural supply, this may be a way of transmitting the biological weapons to human beings."
"One way to prevent succumbing to some forms of biological weapons is through good hygiene, in much the same way one can prevent the spread of everyday bacteria and viruses."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Associated Press. "Study: 50% Chance of Major Attack in Next 5 Years." USAToday. June 22, 2005Retrieved on May 2, 2006 from:http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2005-06-22-attacks-risk_x.htm
• "Biological Warfare." Wikipedia.org. April 24, 2006. Retrieved on May 2, 2006 from:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biological_warfare
• "Chemical Warfare." Wikipedia.org. May 3, 2006. Retrieved on May 2, 2006 from:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_warfare
• "Nuclear Weapons." Wikipedia.org. May 3, 2006. Retrieved on May 2, 2006 from:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_weapon
• Porteus, Liza. (2003, July 8). "Weapons of Mass Destruction Handbook." FOX NEWS. Retrieved on May 2, 2006 from:http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,76887,00.html

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