A brief theory of terrorism and technology / Herbert K. Tillema -- The group psychology of terrorism / Michael A. Diamond -- Aerosols: fundamentals / Sudarshan K. Loyalka, Robert V. Tompson -- Biological agents: effects, toxicity, and effectiveness / Gordon D. Christensen -- Weaponization and delivery systems / Mark A. Prelas -- The classification and manufacture of biological agents / Mark. A. Prelas -- Agroeconomic terrorism / Keith A. Hickey -- Sensors and detection systems for biological agents / Tushar K. Ghosh, Mark A. Prelas -- Bioterrorism: preparation for response -- What the government can do in defending the homeland / Marion C. Warwick -- Nuclear terrorism: nature of radiation / William H. Miller -- Nuclear terrorism: radiation detection / William H. Miller -- Nuclear terrorism: dose and biological effects / William H. Miller, Robert Lindsay -- Nuclear terrorism: nuclear weapons / Sudarshan K. Loyalka -- Nuclear terrorism: threats and countermeasures / Sudarshan K. Loyalka, Mark A. Prelas -- Cyber-terrorism / Harry W. Tyrer -- Chemical agents: classification, synthesis and properties / Dabir S. Viswanath, Tushar K. Ghosh -- Chemical agents: toxicity and medical management / L. David Ormerod -- Chemical weapon delivery, sensors and detection systems / Mark A. Prelas, Tushar K. Ghosh -- Chemical agent: destruction and decontamination / Dabir S. Viswanath, Tushar K. Ghosh -- Chemical agents: threats and countermeasures / L. David Ormerdo, Tushar K. Ghosh, Dabir S. Viswanath -- Personal protective equipment / Glenn P. Jirka, Wade Thompson -- The national response plan / Julie A. Bentz -- Emergency response and training / Robb L. Pilkington -- Government and voluntary agencies / Julie A. Bentz -- Bioterrorism: consequences and medical preparedness / L. David Ormerod.
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"Citing viable homeland defense strategies, this reference/text examines the potential agents, delivery methods, and toxic and nontoxic effects of possible nuclear, biological, and chemical terrorist attacks - imparting effective countermeasures for governmental and emergency first-response teams."--Jacket.
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Science and technology of terrorism and counterterrorism.
International Standard Book Number
0824708709
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Bioterrorism.
Chemical terrorism.
Nuclear terrorism.
Terrorism-- Technological innovations.
Biological Warfare-- prevention & control.
Bioterrorism-- prevention & control.
Chemical Warfare-- prevention & control.
Terrorism-- prevention & control.
Bioterrorism.
Chemical terrorism.
Nuclear terrorism.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Political Freedom & Security-- Law Enforcement.