Sign Up   Sign In

advertisement

Book Lists Home - Health Policy Books - Add To My Book List

Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Terrorism: Emergency Response and Public Protection by Mark E. Byrnes, David A. King, Jr., Philip M. Tierno Publisher: CRC Publication Date: Thursday, June 26, 2003 Number of Pages: 200 ISBN: 1566706513

Book Summary: This book provides guidance on measures that should be considered to protect human lives from terrorist activities involving nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. It provides a historical summary of the development and use of these weapons, and continues with a detailed discussion of the types of radiation and warfare agents that are available, including methods for dispersing them. The text also analyzes human exposure to radiation or chemical and biological agents, along with treatment methods that are available to treat exposed individuals. The authors provide an exploratory look at emergency preparedness measures that can be enacted to mitigate future emergencies, including training techniques and strategies.

advertisement

Book Reviews Post a book review for this title No reviews for this title. Be the first to post a review.

More Health Policy Books Intergenerational Programs: Past,Present And Future Ecosystem Health: Principles and Practice 9226 Kercheval: The Storefront that Did Not Burn, With a New Preface (Ann Arbor Paperbacks) And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic Childbirth in the Global Village The Global Threat of New and Reemerging Infectious Diseases: Reconciling U.S.National Security and Public Health Policy The Coming Health Crisis: Who Will Pay for Care for the Aged in the 21st Century? Educating for Better Health: A Handbook for Health Care Workers Magnet Therapy Illustrated: Natural Healing and Pain Relief Using Magnets Frontiers in Health Policy Research, Vol. 5 More Health Policy Books ...