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Chemical and Biological Weapons and Terrorism (Hardcover)
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Chemical and Biological Weapons and Terrorism (Hardcover)
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Written by the world's leading expert on the Tokyo sarin attacks,
Chemical and Biological Weapons and Terrorism is a comprehensive
examination of the use, detection, and prevention of chemical and
biological attacks. Divided in two parts, one devoted to chemical
and the other biological weapons, this book emphasizes defense,
decontamination, detection, treatment, mechanism of toxic action,
and pathological effects in the case of each. Covering a diverse
range of substances, chapters draw on detailed case studies on the
US anthrax attacks, the Tokyo sarin gas attacks, as well as an
entire chapter devoted to the Iran-Iraq War co-authored with Dr.
Sayid Abbas Foroutan, a former Iranian military surgeon who
actively participated in the treatment of Iranian soldiers
suffering from gas poisoning. Features include: A case study of the
Tokyo sarin gas attacks from the leading expert on the subject A
detailed case study on the U.S. anthrax attacks A chapter on the
Iran-Iraq War and controversial weapons co-authored with an Iranian
military surgeon with first-hand knowledge of the subject Details
on the various ways chemical and biological weapons can be
constructed and deployed Applicable defense strategies, including
detection of materials and decontamination in the event
chemical/biological weapons are deployed Featuring over 100 unique
photographs and detailed chemical structures, Chemical and
Biological Weapons and Terrorism is essential reading for
counterterrorism experts, first responders and medical
professionals, security consultants and military personnel seeking
to expand their knowledge of preventative strategies. The book also
will serve as a great resource for students in homeland security,
public administration, and criminal justice programs.
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