Terrorism and WMD's, Second Edition provides a comprehensive, up-to-date survey of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). Terrorist weapons and delivery methods are becoming increasingly sophisticated; as such, this book focuses on the chemistry and biology of WMDs, the development and history of their use, and human health effects of such weapons. Coverage of new threats, additional case studies, and the emergence of ISIL-and other terrorist actors-have been added to the new edition which will serve as an invaluable resources to students and professionals studying and working in the fields of terrorism, Homeland Security, and emergency response.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"This is one of the best and most comprehensive textbooks on terrorism and weapons of mass destruction (WMD)."
-Dr. Joshua Sinai, IASCP Homeland Security Bookshelf
Auflage
Sprache
Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Editions-Typ
Produkt-Hinweis
Fadenheftung
Gewebe-Einband
Illustrationen
197 s/w Abbildungen, 11 farbige Abbildungen, 52 s/w Tabellen
52 Tables, black and white; 11 Illustrations, color; 197 Illustrations, black and white
Maße
Höhe: 260 mm
Breite: 183 mm
Dicke: 28 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-4987-3898-9 (9781498738989)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
John Pichtel is a professor of Natural Resources and Environmental Management at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, where he has been a faculty member since 1987. His primary research and professional activities have been in emergency response, management of hazardous materials, remediation of contaminated sites, and environmental chemistry.
Autor*in
Bell State University, USA
Preface. About the Author. Chapter 1: Terrorism and WMDs. Chapter 2: Chemical Agents. Chapter 3: Toxic Industrial Chemicals. Chapter 4: Biological Agents. Chapter 5: Nuclear and Radiological Hazards. Chapter 6: Explosives Hazards. Chapter 7: Directed-Energy Weapons. (New) Chapter 8: Drones and UAV Delivery Systems. Chapter 9: Personal Protective Equipment for Emergency Response, Decontamination, and Remediation. Chapter 10: NIMS and the Incident Command System. (New) Chapter: 11 Critical infrastructure and key resources.
