Environmental Security and Ecoterrorism: Environmental Security) - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9400712375 ISBN 13 : 9789400712379

Editeur : Springer, 2011

Synopsis

In recent years, the concept of environmental security has been adapted to include preparedness for acts of ecoterrorism. This latter term has now become synonymous with environmental terrorism where the perpetrator uses the environment as a weapon to harm an opponent. The intended outcome is usually large-scale deaths, severe damage to the environment, and instilling fear in the general population. This book explores various facets of ecoterrorism including the role of the state in pursuing and maintaining environmental security, a review of the concept of ecoterrorism, food security challenges and weaknesses, technological countermeasures to enable rapid detection or response, and existing pollution sources and hazards that may serve as targets for terrorist acts. In sum, this volume provides a useful overview for both the layperson and experienced researchers.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Highlighting potential threats and their countermeasures, this volume covers what is now recognized as a growing threat to international political stability—the use of environmental hazards such as pollutants to harm and frighten vulnerable populations.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9400712375
• ISBN 13: 9789400712379
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 204
• Éditeur: Alpas Hami, Berkowicz Simon M., Ermakova Irina
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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