Towards a Life Sciences Code: Countering the Threats from Biological Weapons
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Rappert, B. (2004). Towards a Life Sciences Code: Countering the Threats from Biological Weapons. Bradford, Bradford Disarmament Research Centre, Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford. BTWC Briefing Papers: 2nd Series, No. 13.Type
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