Transdex Index
Transdex Index

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Published: 1995

Total Pages: 206

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An index to translations issued by the United States Joint Publications Research Service (JPRS).

Biotechnology in a Global Economy
Biotechnology in a Global Economy

Author: United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment

Publisher: Office of Technology Assessment

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 296

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Comercial activity; Industrial policy; International competitiveness; Options for action by congress.

Veterans at Risk
Veterans at Risk

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1993-02-01

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 030904832X

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Recently, World War II veterans have come forward to claim compensation for health effects they say were caused by their participation in chemical warfare experiments. In response, the Veterans Administration asked the Institute of Medicine to study the issue. Based on a literature review and personal testimony from more than 250 affected veterans, this new volume discusses in detail the development and chemistry of mustard agents and Lewisite followed by interesting and informative discussions about these substances and their possible connection to a range of health problems, from cancer to reproductive disorders. The volume also offers an often chilling historical examination of the use of volunteers in chemical warfare experiments by the U.S. militaryâ€"what the then-young soldiers were told prior to the experiments, how they were "encouraged" to remain in the program, and how they were treated afterward. This comprehensive and controversial book will be of importance to policymakers and legislators, military and civilian planners, officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs, military historians, and researchers.

China's Strategic Modernization Implications for the United States
China's Strategic Modernization Implications for the United States

Author: Mark A. Stokes

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

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Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1428911979

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Conventional wisdom portrays the People's Republic of China (PRC) People's Liberation Army (PLA) as a backward continental force that will not pose a military challenge to its neighbors or to the United States well into the 21st century. PLA writings that demonstrate interest in exploiting the revolution in military affairs (RMA) are dismissed by a large segment of the PLA- watching community as wistful fantasies. The author offers an alternative perspective by outlining emerging PLA operational concepts and a range of research and development projects that appear to have been heavily influenced by U.S. and Russian writings on the RMA. Fulfillment of the PLA's vision for the 21st century could have significant repercussions for U.S. interests in the Asia-Pacific region.