Biological Warfare And Terrorism

Author : Anne Clunan,Peter R. Lavoy,Susan B. Martin
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780804779814

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Terrorism, War, or Disease? by Anne Clunan,Peter R. Lavoy,Susan B. Martin Pdf

The use of biological warfare (BW) agents by states or terrorists is one of the world's most frightening security threats but, thus far, little attention has been devoted to understanding how to improve policies and procedures to identify and attribute BW events. Terrorism, War, or Disease? is the first book to examine the complex political, military, legal, and scientific challenges involved in determining when BW have been used and who has used them. Through detailed analysis of the most significant and controversial allegations of BW use from the Second World War to the present, internationally recognized experts assess past attempts at attribution of unusual biological events and draw lessons to improve our ability to counter these deadly silent killers. This volume presents the most comprehensive analysis of actual and alleged BW use, and provides an up-to-date evaluation of law enforcement, forensic epidemiology, and arms control measures available to policymakers to investigate and attribute suspected attacks.

Author : Anthony Tu
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781315305493

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Chemical and Biological Weapons and Terrorism by Anthony Tu Pdf

Written by the world’s leading expert on the Tokyo sarin attacks, Chemical and Biological Weapons and Terrorism is a comprehensive examination of the use, detection, and prevention of chemical and biological attacks. Divided in two parts, one devoted to chemical and the other biological weapons, this book emphasizes defense, decontamination, detection, treatment, mechanism of toxic action, and pathological effects in the case of each. Covering a diverse range of substances, chapters draw on detailed case studies on the US anthrax attacks, the Tokyo sarin gas attacks, as well as an entire chapter devoted to the Iran-Iraq War co-authored with Dr. Sayid Abbas Foroutan, a former Iranian military surgeon who actively participated in the treatment of Iranian soldiers suffering from gas poisoning. Features include: A case study of the Tokyo sarin gas attacks from the leading expert on the subject A detailed case study on the U.S. anthrax attacks A chapter on the Iran-Iraq War and controversial weapons co-authored with an Iranian military surgeon with first-hand knowledge of the subject Details on the various ways chemical and biological weapons can be constructed and deployed Applicable defense strategies, including detection of materials and decontamination in the event chemical/biological weapons are deployed Featuring over 100 unique photographs and detailed chemical structures, Chemical and Biological Weapons and Terrorism is essential reading for counterterrorism experts, first responders and medical professionals, security consultants and military personnel seeking to expand their knowledge of preventative strategies. The book also will serve as a great resource for students in homeland security, public administration, and criminal justice programs.

Author : Dana A. Shea
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781437985177

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Small-Scale Terrorist Attacks Using Chemical and Biological (C/B) Agents by Dana A. Shea Pdf

Presents a means of assessing the relative threat from terrorist-use of individual chemical, biological, and toxin agents. It focuses on small-scale, targeted C/B attacks, rather than mass-casualty attacks. The framework considers the elements of access, public health impact, medical treatment, prophylaxis, and dissemination. Other factors that may affect potential use by terrorists include the range of lethality, covert employment of an agent, and the availability of dual-use technol. Contents: Intro.; Background: Definition of C/B Terrorism; Probability of a C/B Weapon Attack; Historical Acquisition and Use of C/B Agents; C/B Assessments; Agent Analysis; Terrorist Motivation-Specific Factors; Policy Issues; Conclusions. Illus. This is a print on demand report.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, and Government Information
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : PSU:000033132143

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Biological Weapons, the Threat Posed by Terrorists by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, and Government Information Pdf

Author : Joshua Lederberg
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 0262621282

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Biological Weapons by Joshua Lederberg Pdf

foreword by William S. Cohen, U.S. Secretary of Defense Biological weapons pose a horrifying and growing threat to the United States and to the world in general. Revelations about Iraq's weapons research and the plans of the Aum Shinrikyo cult in Japan serve as frightening reminders of the potential for military or terrorist use of biological agents. The essays in this book, many of which were originally published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, examine the medical, scientific, and political dimensions of limiting the threat posed by biological weapons. The contributors consider the current threat posed by biological weapons, the history of attempts to control them, episodes in which biological agents have been used, Iraq's biological warfare program, and policies that the United States might pursue to reduce the threat. Contributors Suzanne Barth, Pamela Berkowsky, Kristin A. Birkness, Stephen Black, W. Russell Byrne, W. Seth Carus, Marie Chevrier, George W. Christopher, Theodore J. Cieslak, Richard Danzig, Edward M. Eitzen, Jr., Charles C. Engel, James R. Ferguson, Laurence R. Foster, David R. Franz, Arthur M. Friedlander, Carol S. Fullerton, Jeanne Guillemin, Charles E. Haley, Harry C. Holloway, David L. Hoover, John M. Horan, Martin Hugh-Jones, Peter B. Jahrling, Robert P. Kadlec, Akiko Kimura, Shellie A. Kolavic, Alexander Langmuir, John R. Livengood, Karl Lowe, Steven Mauvais, David J. McClain, Matthew Meselson, Ann E. Norwood, Julie A. Pavlin, Graham S. Pearson, Ilona Popova, Alexis Shelokov, Jeffrey D. Simon, Shauna L. Simons, Michael R. Skeels, Laurence Slutsker, Robert Sokolow, Robert V. Tauxe, Thomas J. Török, Jonathan B. Tucker, Robert J. Ursano, Victor Utgoff, Ann M. Vrtis, Robert P. Wise, Olga Yampolskaya, Allan P. Zellicoff, Raymond A. Zilinskas

Author : S.J.S. Flora,Vidhu Pachauri
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128120552

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Handbook on Biological Warfare Preparedness by S.J.S. Flora,Vidhu Pachauri Pdf

Handbook on Biological Warfare Preparedness provides detailed information on biological warfare agents and their mode of transmission and spread. In addition, it explains methods of detection and medical countermeasures, including vaccine and post-exposure therapeutics, with specific sections detailing diseases, their transmission, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, vaccines, prevention and management. This book is useful reading for researchers and advanced students in toxicology, but it will also prove helpful for medical students, civil administration, medical doctors, first responders and security forces. As the highly unpredictable nature of any event involving biological warfare agents has given rise to the need for the rapid development of accurate detection systems, this book is a timely resource on the topic. Introduces different bacterial and viral agents, including Ebola and other emerging threats and toxins Discusses medical countermeasures, including vaccines and post-exposure therapeutics Includes a comprehensive review of current methods of detection

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Biological warfare
ISBN : UCLA:L0083565416

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Biological Warfare and Terrorism by Anonim Pdf

Author : W. Seth Carus,Center for Counterproliferation Research
Publisher : The Minerva Group, Inc.
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 1410100235

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Bioterrorism and Biocrimes by W. Seth Carus,Center for Counterproliferation Research Pdf

The working paper is divided into two main parts. The first part is a descriptive analysis of the illicit use of biological agents by criminals and terrorists. It draws on a series of case studies documented in the second part. The case studies describe every instance identifiable in open source materials in which a perpetrator used, acquired, or threatened to use a biological agent. While the inventory of cases is clearly incomplete, it provides an empirical basis for addressing a number of important questions relating to both biocrimes and bioterrorism. This material should enable policymakers concerned with bioterrorism to make more informed decisions. In the course of this project, the author has researched over 270 alleged cases involving biological agents. This includes all incidents found in open sources that allegedly occurred during the 20th Century. While the list is certainly not complete, it provides the most comprehensive existing unclassified coverage of instances of illicit use of biological agents.

Author : P. R. Chari,D. Suba Chandran
Publisher : Manohar Publishers
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 8173046077

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Bio-terrorism and Bio-defence by P. R. Chari,D. Suba Chandran Pdf

This Volume Addresses The Issues Embedded In The Phenomenon Of Bio-Terrorism And The Problems Of Bio-Defence To Counter This Threat. They Are Grouped Under Three Major Heads Relating To National And International Efforts To Combat Biological Weapons, Bio-Terrorism And Bio-Defence. A Fouth Section Deals With Investigations Into Sars And Bird Flu, A Chronology Relating To Biological Weapons, And A Bibliography Of The Important Literature In This Regard.

Author : Selçuk Çankaya,Mustafa Kibaroğlu
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781607505006

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Bioterrorism by Selçuk Çankaya,Mustafa Kibaroğlu Pdf

This book summarises the lectures presented at the Centre of Excellence - Defence Against Terrorism (COE-DAT) workshop on Bioterrorism of November 2008. The contributors are a diverse group of academics and practitioners, selected for their expertise in the field. Their contributions cover the definition and classification of bioterrorism and take account of its various dimensions, examining the theoretical, historical and practical aspects, as well as the defence against it. Consisting of seven papers and four summaries, the book covers subjects such as biodiversity, the historical use of biological agents and the concern for public safety, the role of the International Science & Technology Center in countering bioterrorism, the Global Forum on Biorisks, threat assessment, animal health and disease with reference to biological safety and the Biological Weapons Convention. The workshop itself was of necessity restricted to a small number of participants, but with this book, research, experience and perspectives on biological risks can be shared with a wider audience, allowing further consideration and improvements in countering risks and responding to biological threats and attacks. Inaugurated in 2005, COE-DAT is a NATO accredited Centre of Excellence; a unique centre dedicated to Defence Against Terrorism, which provides DAT training and education at strategic and operational levels and contributes to research efforts. IOS Press is an international science, technical and medical publisher of high-quality books for academics, scientists, and professionals in all fields. Some of the areas we publish in: -Biomedicine -Oncology -Artificial intelligence -Databases and information systems -Maritime engineering -Nanotechnology -Geoengineering -All aspects of physics -E-governance -E-commerce -The knowledge economy -Urban studies -Arms control -Understanding and responding to terrorism -Medical informatics -Computer Sciences

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Forum on Emerging Infections
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2002-03-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309169950

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Biological Threats and Terrorism by Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Forum on Emerging Infections Pdf

In the wake of September 11th and recent anthrax events, our nation's bioterrorism response capability has become an imminent priority for policymakers, researchers, public health officials, academia, and the private sector. In a three-day workshop, convened by the Institute of Medicine's Forum on Emerging Infections, experts from each of these communities came together to identify, clarify, and prioritize the next steps that need to be taken in order to prepare and strengthen bioterrorism response capabilities. From the discussions, it became clear that of utmost urgency is the need to cast the issue of a response in an appropriate framework in order to attract the attention of Congress and the public in order to garner sufficient and sustainable support for such initiatives. No matter how the issue is cast, numerous workshop participants agreed that there are many gaps in the public health infrastructure and countermeasure capabilities that must be prioritized and addressed in order to assure a rapid and effective response to another bioterrorist attack.

Author : Daniel E. Harmon
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781435850231

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Chemical and Biological Weapons by Daniel E. Harmon Pdf

Describes the development and use of chemical and biological weapons throughout history, examining the effects, political significance, deterrents, and moral and ethical issues.

Author : Barry R. Schneider,Jim A. Davis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015062439495

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The War Next Time by Barry R. Schneider,Jim A. Davis Pdf

Author : Barbara F. Bullock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Biological weapons
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111519216

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Surveillance and Detection by Barbara F. Bullock Pdf

Perhaps the most frightening apparition of our times is the possibility that a biological agent (bacterim, virus, or toxin) will be used to attack our unprotected civilian population and inflict mass casualties. Until the Fall of 2001, anthrax attacks delivered through the mail to various U.S. senators, to the Governor of New York, and to various media offices, the previously expected use of a weapon of mass destruction against the United States has been a nuclear device that explodes or a chemical cloud that is set adrift. However, today, of all the weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, chemical, and biological), the biological weapons are the most feared by many defense experts but these are the ones that our country is least prepared to deal with Like the concept of a "nuclear winter," the potential destructiveness of a biological attack can come in many forms and is presently very hard to detect and control, and its results could be catastrophic. The unleashing of biological agents against an unprotected civilian population also, in some cases, constitutes the ultimate medical disaster with the capability to completely overwhelm the present health care system. Patients might go to health facilities in unprecedented numbers and demands for intensive care could well exceed available medical resources. Discerning the threat of bioweapons and appropriate responses to them are critical if we are to prevent the devastating effects of bioterrorism.

Author : Francis A. Boyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biological arms control
ISBN : 9830618099

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Biowarfare And Terrorism by Francis A. Boyle Pdf