Science and technology of terrorism and counterterrorism / edited by Tushar K. Ghosh ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ghosh, Tushar Kanti.

Series:

Public administration and public policy ; 101.

Public administration and public policy ; 101

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terrorism--Technological innovations.

Terrorism.

Bioterrorism.

Chemical terrorism.

Nuclear terrorism.

Physical Description:

xviii, 581 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Marcel Dekker, [2002]

Summary:

Citing viable homeland defense strategies, this book examines the potential agents, delivery methods, and toxic and nontoxic effects of possible nuclear, biological, and chemical terrorist attacks. Providing countermeasures for governmental and emergency first-response teams, the book covers the impact of WMDs on public health, agriculture, and economic infrastructures, as well as the limitations of sensor/detection technology and the prediction of potential biological and chemical events. It also discusses the effects of next wave cyberterrorism, the roles of state and federal agencies, root causes of terrorism, how to diagnose a chemical or bioterrorism event in the emergency room, and more.

Contents:

2 A Brief Theory of Terrorism and Technology / Herbert K. Tillema 13

3 The Group Psychology of Terrorism / Michael A. Diamond 35

4 Aerosols: Fundamentals / Sudarshan K. Loyalka, Robert V. Tompson, Jr. 47

5 Biological Agents: Effects, Toxicity, and Effectiveness / Gordon D. Christensen 61

6 Weaponization and Delivery Systems / Mark A. Prelas 95

7 The Classification and Manufacture of Biological Agents / Mark A. Prelas 109

8 Agroeconomic Terrorism / Keith A. Hickey 121

9 Sensors and Detection Systems for Biological Agents / Tushar K. Ghosh, Mark A. Prelas 145

10 Bioterrorism: Preparation for Response - What the Government Can Do in Defending the Homeland / Marion C. Warwick 195

11 Nuclear Terrorism: Nature of Radiation / William H. Miller 259

12 Nuclear Terrorism: Radiation Detection / William H. Miller 265

13 Nuclear Terrorism: Dose and Biological Effects / William H. Miller, Robert Lindsay 269

14 Nuclear Terrorism: Nuclear Weapons / Sudarshan K. Loyalka 277

15 Nuclear Terrorism: Threats and Countermeasures / Sudarshan K. Loyalka, Mark A. Prelas 285

16 Cyber-terrorism / Harry W. Tyrer 293

17 Chemical Agents: Classification, Synthesis and Properties / Dabir S. Viswanath, Tushar K. Ghosh 321

18 Chemical Agents: Toxicity and Medical Management / L. David Ormerod 345

19 Chemical Weapon Delivery, Sensors and Dectection Systems / Mark A. Prelas, Tushar K. Ghosh 373

20 Chemical Agents: Destruction and Decontamination / Dabir S. Viswanath, Tushar K. Ghosh 411

21 Chemical Agents: Threats and Countermeasures / L. David Ormerod, Tushar K. Ghosh, Dabir S. Viswanath 429

22 Personal Protective Equipment / Glenn P. Jirka, Wade Thompson 447

23 The National Response Plan / Julie A. Bentz 465

24 Emergency Response and Training / Robb L. Pilkington 489

25 Government and Voluntary Agencies / Julie A. Bentz 507

26 Bioterrorism: Consequences and Medical Preparedness / L. David Ormerod 527.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0824708709

OCLC:

50417415