Biosecurity and bioterrorism : containing and preventing biological threats Jeffrey R. Ryan
Por: Ryan, Jeffrey R.
Tipo de material: TextoEditor: Amsterdam : ; Boston ; Boston : ; Boston ; Boston : Elsevier, : Butterworth-Heinemann : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2016Edición: 2nd. ed.Descripción: XVII, 373 p. il., tablas 24 cm.ISBN: 978-0-12-802029-6.Tema(s): Terrorismo | Bioquímica | Biotecnología | Arma convencional | Arma biológicaNota: Índice analíticoResumen: Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, Second Edition, takes a holistic approach to biosecurity, with coverage of pathogens, prevention, and response methodology. It addresses these hazards in the context of vulnerability assessments and the planning strategies government and industry canuse to prepare for and respond to such events. 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; andPart IV outlines international, US, and local initiatives for biodefense and biosecurity. Case studies illustrate biodefense against both intentional terrorism and natural outbreaks.Biblioteca actual | Signatura | Estado | Fecha de vencimiento | Código de barras | Reserva de ítems |
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Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, Second Edition, takes a holistic approach to biosecurity, with coverage of pathogens, prevention, and response methodology. It addresses these hazards in the context of vulnerability assessments and the planning strategies government and industry canuse to prepare for and respond to such events. 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; andPart IV outlines international, US, and local initiatives for biodefense and biosecurity. Case studies illustrate biodefense against both intentional terrorism and natural outbreaks.