Countering Biological Terrorism in the U.S. (Terrorism: Documents of International and Local Control, Second Series)

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This volume is the Fourth in the Second Series of Terrorism: Documents of International and Local Control. It evaluates the current preparedness of the U.S. to respond to a biological terrorist attack. Military and civilian experts collaborate in this extraordinary analysis of the threat posed to the U.S. by easily obtainable biological weapons, and the growth of nihilistic terrorist groups who are more concerned with high fatality than sympathy for their cause. The work examines the current efforts of the Department of Defense and its many subordinate agencies to determine the existence of these weapons and groups, immediately detect the use of such weapons, and develop strategies and specialized response teams for the handling of such emergencies.


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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 c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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