Biological Weapons: Recognizing, Understanding, an d Responding to the Threat (Hardcover, 2 Rev Ed)

Gives readers a detailed understanding of how specific biological weapons work and how those affected by the weapons would be treated * Teaches the reader to recognize the symptoms of each biological weapon and understand the threat these weapons pose * Concentrates on the weapons considered the greatest threats by the CDC such as Anthrax, Botulism, Smallpox, Ricin toxin, Ebola, Plague, and Viral encephalitis * Provides a detailed understanding of how specific biological weapons work and how to recognize the symptoms of those affected by the weapons as well as how they would be treated * Includes case studies, chapter review questions, and the instructor s supplemental materials include PowerPoint presentations, a Test Bank, and suggestions for student projects * Begins with a primer on microbiology, the human immune system s response to these biological agents, and the defense agencies involved with protecting the public against these agents

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	Johnson
Dimensions:	241 x 157 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	360
Edition:	2 Rev Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-118-83059-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Chemical & biological weapons Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > General
LSN:	1-118-83059-8
Barcode:	9781118830598

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