The germ genie /

This program traces the history of biological warfare from the Middle Ages, then looks at the latest biological weapons research under way in laboratories in the U.S. and U.K. While military experts offer defensive strategies, skeptical scientists discuss whether defense against germ warfare is poss...

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Corporate Authors: Wildcat Films (Firm), British Broadcasting Corporation, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Other Authors: Baillie, David, Shukman, David
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2003]
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Summary:This program traces the history of biological warfare from the Middle Ages, then looks at the latest biological weapons research under way in laboratories in the U.S. and U.K. While military experts offer defensive strategies, skeptical scientists discuss whether defense against germ warfare is possible. A reconstruction of anthrax fermentation demonstrates the ease with which the bacteria can be produced.
Item Description:Originally broadcast in 1994 as an episode of the television program Assignment and issued on videocassette in 1997.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (44 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:Camera/editor, David Baillie.