Encyclopedia of Bioterrorism Defense

Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780470508930
Edition: 2
ISBN: 0470508930
Item Dimensions:0000
Label: Wiley-Blackwell
Languages:EnglishUnknownEnglishOriginal LanguageEnglishPublished
Manufacturer: Wiley-Blackwell
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 688
Publication Date: June 07, 2011
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Studio: Wiley-Blackwell

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Product Description:
The second edition of the Encyclopedia of Bioterrorism Defense provides complete coverage of bioterrorism and defense against it, spanning scientific, technological, clinical, legal, historical, and political aspects. The topics cover the most recent developments and thinking on biodefense, biosecurity, terrorism, science, and policy. In addition, the Encyclopedia of Bioterrorism Defense provides an up-to-date overview of U.S. federal biodefense efforts, including explanations of all of the relevant agencies and missions, research agendas, legislation, and regulations. This edition revises and updates the original Encyclopedia, making it the single authoritative resource for students, scientists, policymakers, and journalists.

Key features:

• Comprehensively covers the field of bioterrorism, including related science, technology, medicine, politics, law, and history
• Topics include entries on bioterrorism agents, detection, clinical presentation of disease, defense efforts, risk assessments, treaties, past incidents of bioterrorism, and pertinent people and organizations engaged in terrorist activities
• User friendly, with biological agents covered consistently across entries
• Includes important case studies, with discussion of lessons learned

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