Advances in Biological and Chemical Terrorism Countermeasures Contributor(s): Kendall, Ronald J. (Editor), Presley, Steven M. (Editor), Austin, Galen P. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 142007654X ISBN-13: 9781420076547 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2008 Annotation: Based on the findings of a multidisciplinary toxicology research program, this book explores improved methods of implementing countermeasures to biological and chemical terrorism. The authors focus on modeling, simulation, and visualization; agent detection, remediation, and therapeutic intervention strategies; sensors and personal protective devices; and environmental protection strategies. It draws heavily on the findings from research sponsored by the US Army, Institute of Environmental and Human Health and the Admiral Elmo Zumwalt Jr. National Program for Countermeasures to Biological and Chemical Threats. The book is appropriate for graduate level course and as a professional reference. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Disasters & Disaster Relief - Political Science | Terrorism - History | Military - Biological & Chemical Warfare |
Dewey: 363.325 |
LCCN: 2007047129 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 9.3" W x 6" (1.30 lbs) 298 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Biological and chemical weapons are a growing terrorist threat to the United States and other nations and countermeasures continue to evolve as a national and global priority issue. To keep up with this rapidly changing and vital field we must establish the current state-of-the-science on countermeasures to form a platform from which to offer perspectives, policies, and procedures that will assist the United States and other nations to defend themselves from future threats. |