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CBRN Protection - Managing the Threat of Chemical, Biological and Radioactive (Hardcover)
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CBRN Protection - Managing the Threat of Chemical, Biological and Radioactive (Hardcover)
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Originating in the armed forces of the early 20th century, weapons
based on chemical, biological or nuclear agents have become an
everpresent threat that has not vanished after the end of the cold
war. Since the technology to produce these agents is nowadays
available to
many countries and organizations, including those with terrorist
aims, civil authorities across the world need to prepare against
incidents involving these agents and train their personnel
accordingly.
As an introductory text on NBC CBRN weapons and agents, this book
leads the reader from the scientific basics to the current threats
and strategies to prepare against them. After an introductory part
on the history of NBC CBRN weapons and their international control,
the three classes of nuclear/radiological, biological, and chemical
weapons are introduced, focusing on agents and delivery vehicles.
Current methods
for the rapid detection of NBC CBRN agents are introduced, and the
principles of physical protection of humans and structures are
explained.
The final parts addresses more general issues of risk management,
preparedness and response management, as the set of tools that
authorities and civil services will be needed in a future CBRN
scenario as well as the likely future scenarios that authorities
and civil services will be faced with in the coming years.
This book is a must-have for Health Officers, Public Health
Agencies, and Military Authorities.
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