Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism - Couverture rigide

 
9780824708702: Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0824708709 ISBN 13 : 9780824708702
Editeur : Marcel Dekker Inc, 2002

Synopsis

Citing viable homeland defense strategies, this book examines the potential agents, delivery methods, and toxic and nontoxic effects of possible nuclear, biological, and chemical terrorist attacks. Providing countermeasures for governmental and emergency first-response teams, the book covers the impact of WMDs on public health, agriculture, and economic infrastructures, as well as the limitations of sensor/detection technology and the prediction of potential biological and chemical events. It also discusses the effects of next wave cyberterrorism, the roles of state and federal agencies, root causes of terrorism, how to diagnose a chemical or bioterrorism event in the emergency room, and more.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Citing viable homeland defense strategies, this book examines the potential agents, delivery methods, and toxic and nontoxic effects of possible nuclear, biological, and chemical terrorist attacks. Providing countermeasures for governmental and emergency first-response teams, the book covers the impact of WMDs on public health, agriculture, and economic infrastructures, as well as the limitations of sensor/detection technology and the prediction of potential biological and chemical events. It also discusses the effects of next wave cyberterrorism, the roles of state and federal agencies, root causes of terrorism, how to diagnose a chemical or bioterrorism event in the emergency room, and more.

Biographie de l'auteur

Tushar K. Ghosh and Mark A. Prelas are professors of nuclear engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU). Sudarshan K. Loyalka is a nuclear engineering and chemical engineering professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dabir S. Viswanath is an emeritus professor and Dowell chair of chemical engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

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Éditeur
Marcel Dekker Inc
Date d'édition
2002
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0824708709
ISBN 13 
9780824708702
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
608
Éditeur
Ghosh Tushar K., Prelas Mark A., Viswanath Dabir S., Loyalka Sudarshan K.
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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