Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism,9780824708702

Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism

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ISBN13: 9780824708702
ISBN10: 0824708709
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2002-08-29
Publisher(s): CRC
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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.

Table of Contents

Preface v
Contributors xiii
Introduction
1(12)
Dabir S. Viswanath
A Brief Theory of Terrorism and Technology
13(22)
Herbert K. Tillema
The Group Psychology of Terrorism
35(12)
Michael A. Diamond
Aerosols: Fundamentals
47(14)
Sudarshan K. Loyalka
Robert V. Tompson, Jr.
Biological Agents: Effects, Toxicity, and Effectiveness
61(34)
Gordon D. Christensen
Weaponization and Delivery Systems
95(14)
Mark A. Prelas
The Classification and Manufacture of Biological Agents
109(12)
Mark A. Prelas
Agroeconomic Terrorism
121(24)
Keith A. Hickey
Sensors and Detection Systems for Biological Agents
145(50)
Tushar K. Ghosh
Mark A. Prelas
Bioterrorism Preparation for Response -- What the Government Can Do in Defending the Homeland
195(64)
Marion C. Warwick
Nuclear Terrorism: Nature of Radiation
259(6)
William H. Miller
Nuclear Terrorism: Radiation Detection
265(4)
William H. Miller
Nuclear Terrorism: Dose and Biological Effects
269(8)
William H. Miller
Robert Lindsay
Nuclear Terrorism: Nuclear Weapons
277(8)
Sudarshan K. Loyalka
Nuclear Terrorism: Threats and Countermeasures
285(8)
Sudarshan K. Loyalka
Mark A. Prelas
Cyber-terrorism
293(28)
Harry W. Tyrer
Chemical Agents: Classification, Synthesis and Properties
321(24)
Dabir S. Viswanath
Tushar K Ghosh
Chemical Agents: Toxicity and Medical Management
345(28)
L. David Ormerod
Chemical Weapon Delivery, Sensors and Dectection Systems
373(38)
Mark A. Prelas
Tushar K. Ghosh
Chemical Agents: Destruction and Decontamination
411(18)
Dabir S. Viswanath
Tushar K. Ghosh
Chemical Agents: Threats and Countermeasures
429(18)
L. David Ormerod
Tushar K. Ghosh
Dabir S. viswanath
Personal Protective Equipment
447(18)
Glenn P. Jirka
Wade Thompson
The National Response Plan
465(24)
Julie A. Bentz
Emergency Response and Training
489(18)
Robb L. Pilkington
Government and Voluntary Agencies
507(20)
Julie A. Bentz
Bioterrorism Consequences and Medical Preparedness
527(34)
L. David Ormerod
Index 561

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