Terrorism and Public Health: A Balanced Approach to Strengthening Systems and Protecting People - Couverture rigide

Levy, Barry S.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0195158342 ISBN 13 : 9780195158342

Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 2002

Synopsis

In a wide-ranging, timely discussion of urgent issues, this volume examines the health consequences of the recent terrorist attacks in the United States and systematically reviews information on explosives, incendiaries, and small arms, as well as biologic, chemical, nuclear, radiologic and other radioactive weapons that may be used by terrorists. In a constructive approach, the authors discuss what needs to be done to improve the public health and medical care systems in perparation for possible future terrorist attacks and threats and for addressing widespread public health problems more effectively. They also explore the origins of terrorism and discuss the civil rights and human rights issues related to government responses to terrorism. Well-written, well-organized, and up-to-date, the book should be essential reading for many health professionals, students, and others concerned with terrorism and its health consequences.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

In a wide-ranging discussion of urgent issues, this volume examines the health consequences of the terrorist attacks in the United States and systematically reviews information on explosives, incendiaries, and small arms, as well as biologic, chemical, nuclear, radiologic and other radioactive weapons that may be used by terrorists. In a constructive approach, the authors discuss what needs to be done to improve the public health and medical care systems in preparation for possible future terrorist attacks and threats and for addressing widespread public health problems more effectively. They also explore the origins of terrorism and discuss the civil rights and human rights issues related to government responses to terrorism. Well-written, well-organised, and up-to-date, the book should be essential reading for many health professionals, students, and others concerned with terrorism and its health consequences.

Biographie de l'auteur

Barry S. Levy is Adjunct Professor of Community Health at Tufts University, School of Medicine. Victor W. Sidel is Distinguished University Professor of Social Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center at Albert Einstein Medical College.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0195158342
• ISBN 13: 9780195158342
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 377
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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