Biosecurity and bioterrorism : containing and preventing biological threats

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Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, Second Edition, takes a holistic approach to biosecurity, with coverage of pathogens, prevention, and response methodology. It addresses these hazards in the context of vulnerability assessments and the planning strategies government and industry can use to prepare for and respond to such events.

The book is organized into four thematic sections: Part I provides a conceptual understanding of biowarfare, bioterrorism and the laws we have to counteract this; Part II investigates known bioagents and the threat from emerging diseases; Part III focuses on agricultural terrorism and food security; and Part IV outlines international, US, and local initiatives for biodefense and biosecurity. Case studies illustrate biodefense against both intentional terrorism and natural outbreaks.
Covers emerging threats of pandemic influenza, antibiotic resistant strains of bacterial pathogens, and severe respiratory diseases caused by novel viruses
Offers increased international coverage, including initiatives to counter biological weapons and threats, and food security
Updated throughout with latest protocols for dealing with biological threats and new case studies
Includes online instructor ancillaries - PowerPoint lecture slides, test questions, and an instructor manual, for increased classroom functionality

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Series Title

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Call Number

363.3253 Rya b

Publisher

Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann., 2016

Collation

xvii, 373 p. : ill. : ind. ; 24 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780128020296

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NONE

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Edition

Second

Subject(s)

Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism--Prevention
Bioterrorism--Health aspects
Biological weapons--Health aspects
Bioterrorism--prevention & control--United States
Containment of Biohazards--United States
Disaster Planning--United States
Security Measures--United States

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