Science and technology of terrorism and counterterrorism /

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Imprint:New York : Marcel Dekker, c2002.
Description:xviii, 581 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language:English
Series:Public administration and public policy ; 101
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4753855
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Other authors / contributors:Ghosh, Tushar Kanti.
ISBN:0824708709 (alk. paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:xviii, 581 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0824708709