Author : Potomac Institute for Policy Studies. Counter Biological Terrorism Panel
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis Countering Biological Terrorism in the United States by : Potomac Institute for Policy Studies. Counter Biological Terrorism Panel
Download or read book Countering Biological Terrorism in the United States written by Potomac Institute for Policy Studies. Counter Biological Terrorism Panel and published by . This book was released on 1999-05-28 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The final report of a study by the Institute, which analyzes technology and technology policy. Addresses the biological component of weapons of mass destruction to clarify and promote awareness of the catastrophic consequences of such agents. Combines 13 reports with 10 papers and panel discussions from an August 1997 conference in Arlington, Virginia. The topics include terrorist organizations and the potential use of biological weapons, local threats and responses, technology and counter-biological terrorism, policy and technical aspects, emerging infectious diseases, Soviet biological weapons programs, the role of intelligence, consequence management, and advanced counter-measures. The report is not indexed. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR