‘Non-Lethal’ Weapons

This book provides an up-to-date analysis of the development and deployment of 'non-lethal' weapons by police and military organizations. It reviews the key technologies, issues, and dangers, with particular attention to the development of drugs, lasers, microwaves, and acoustics as incapa...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Davison, Neil
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Palgrave Macmillan UK 2009, 2009
Series:Global Issues Series
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book provides an up-to-date analysis of the development and deployment of 'non-lethal' weapons by police and military organizations. It reviews the key technologies, issues, and dangers, with particular attention to the development of drugs, lasers, microwaves, and acoustics as incapacitating weapons
Physical Description:XIX, 304 p online resource
ISBN:9780230233980