Examines the history and development of chemical and biological weapons and discusses their proliferation, association with terrorism, and efforts to control their use.

Introduction: Terror in the Subway: Attack with a Chemical Weapon5 -- Chapter 1 Weapons of Horror 13 -- Chapter 2 Guarding Against the Effects of Attack 34 -- Chapter 3 Past Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons: The Legacy of Nations 42 -- Chapter 4 Proliferation: Why Do Nations Obtain Chemical and Biological Weapons? 60 -- Chapter 5 Terrorism: How Much of a Problem Is It? 70 -- Chapter 6 Attempts at Control: Practical Solutions? 85 -- Chapter 7 Future: Hope or Despair? 109.