Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism.
Traditionally, resources on terrorism and counterterrorism tend to focus on the social, behavioral, and legal aspects of the subject, with minimal emphasis on the scientific and technological aspects. Taking into account these practical considerations, this text discusses the nature of terrorism and...
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| Language: | English |
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Hoboken :
CRC Press,
2009
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
| Series: | Public administration and public policy.
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
Table of Contents:
- Front cover; Contents; Preface; Authors; Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. A Brief Theory of Terrorism and Technology; Chapter 3. Group Psychology of Terrorism; Chapter 4. Aerosols: Fundamentals; Chapter 5. Biological Terrorism: Effects, Toxicity, and Effectiveness; Chapter 6. Biological Terrorism: Classification and Manufacture; Chapter 7. Biological Terrorism: Weaponization and Delivery Systems; Chapter 8. Biological Terrorism: Sensors and Detection Systems; Chapter 9. Biological Terrorism: Consequences and Medical Preparedness.
- Chapter 10. Biological Terrorism: Preparation for Response-What the Government Can Do in Defending the HomelandChapter 11. Agroterrorism: Agroeconomic Bioterrorism; Chapter 12. Agroterrorism: Attributes and Implications of High-Impact Targets in U.S. Agriculture; Chapter 13. Nuclear Terrorism: Nature of Radiation; Chapter 14. Nuclear Terrorism: Radiation Detection; Chapter 15. Nuclear Terrorism: Radiation Detectors-Applications in Homeland Security; Chapter 16. Nuclear Ter.
