Biosecurity and Bioterrorism

Author: Jeffrey Ryan
Edition: 1
Binding: Kindle Edition
ISBN: B001YWNA6Y
Category: Medical

Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Containing and Preventing Biological Threats (Butterworth-Heinemann Homeland Security)

Biosecurity and Bioterrorism is the first book to take a holistic approach to biosecurity with coverage of pathogens, prevention and response methodology. Download Biosecurity and Bioterrorism medical books for free.
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; Part IV outlines international, US, and local initiatives for biodefense and biosecurity. Case studies illustrate biodefense against both intentional terrorism and natural outbreaks.The authors bring an extraordinary combination of experience in academia and the clinical world, as well as real-world Get Biosecurity and Bioterrorism our bestseller medical books.

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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; Part IV outlines international, US, and local initiatives for biodefense and biosecurity The authors bring an extraordinary combination of experience in academia and the clinical world, as well as real-world

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