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In this comprehensive documentary, MODERN MARVELS® delves into the world of WMDs from the cutting-edge to the surprisingly effective low-tech, from the awesome power of nuclear bombs to microscopic anthrax spores. Discover who possesses these nightmare weapons and explore the danger posed by terrori...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Arts and Entertainment Network, Actuality Productions, History Channel (Television network), New Video Group, Alan Ett Music Group
Other Authors: Cambou, Don, Cole, Jeff (Television producer), Raphael, Max, Nash, Bruce M.
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: [New York, N.Y.] : A & E Television Networks : [2007]
Series:Modern marvels.
Subjects:
Weapons of mass destruction.
Nuclear warfare.
Chemical warfare.
Biological warfare.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Description
Summary:In this comprehensive documentary, MODERN MARVELS® delves into the world of WMDs from the cutting-edge to the surprisingly effective low-tech, from the awesome power of nuclear bombs to microscopic anthrax spores. Discover who possesses these nightmare weapons and explore the danger posed by terrorists with deadly technologies. Using the latest computer modeling, witness the deadly radioactive plume that would result from a dirty bomb attack in Seattle. Investigate how bio-agents are developed and understand the technology currently used to identify and prevent suicide bombings.
Item Description:Originally broadcast as a segment of the television series Modern marvels on the History Channel.
Summary was taken from The History Channel Modern marvels website.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:Producer/creator, Bruce Nash ; editor, Lou LaProcido ; music by Alan Ett Music Group.
ISBN:076709753X
9780767097536