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Chemical demilitarization : public policy aspects / / Al Mauroni



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Autore: Mauroni Albert J. <1962-> Visualizza persona
Titolo: Chemical demilitarization : public policy aspects / / Al Mauroni Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Westport, Conn. : , : Praeger, , 2003
New York : , : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), , 2024
Edizione: 1st ed.
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xv, 237 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, map
Disciplina: 363.72/87
Soggetto topico: Chemical weapons disposal - Government policy - United States
Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Nota di contenuto: Contents; Tables and Figures; Preface; Abbreviations; 1. No More Chemical Arms; 2. A Legacy of Chemical Weapons; 3. Death and Birth of a Program; 4. Public and Congressional Interests; 5. Developing a Disposal Program; 6. Risk Management; 7. Legitimating Incineration; 8. Implementing the Disposal Program; 9. Managing the Disposal Program; 10. The Impact of Public Outreach; 11. Evaluating and Terminating the Disposal Program; 12. Reflecting on Public Policy; Appendix A: Life Cycle Costs of the Program; Appendix B: Congressional Views on Demilitarization; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index
Sommario/riassunto: For more than 15 years, the Army's chemical demilitarization program has been criticized and castigated as a potentially dangerous effort, poorly executed without concern for the public. By reviewing the chemical demilitarization program as a public policy area, Mauroni offers a different perspective on how the Army worked with Congress and the public to offer the safest program possible. The Army was forced to delay its own schedule and increase the breadth and depth of the program to address political demands and idealistic environmental concerns. Mauroni contends that Army and Department of
Titolo autorizzato: Chemical demilitarization  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 979-84-00-62488-9
1-282-40819-4
9786612408199
0-313-05168-2
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910812445303321
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