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Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Terrorism: Emergency Preparedness and Response for the Primary Care Physician
Alan Melnick
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Description for Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Terrorism: Emergency Preparedness and Response for the Primary Care Physician
paperback. Offering in-depth coverage of biologic, chemical, and radiologic agents, this timely book helps family physicians understand their role in preparing for and responding to terrorist events. Emphasis is placed on how physicians can work with health officials. Num Pages: 248 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 412.
The intentional use of biological or chemical agents to cause disease or destroy food and water supplies for political or economic reasons dates to antiquity. The turn of the twentieth century heralded the development of lethal biological and chemical weapons capable of mass destruction. By the final two decades of the twentieth century, individuals and small groups learned how to obtain and use these weapons effectively. The events of the past few decades, including the World Trade Center and anthrax attacks in 2001, have shown that small groups of individuals, as well as nations, have the resources to coordinate attacks ... Read more
The intentional use of biological or chemical agents to cause disease or destroy food and water supplies for political or economic reasons dates to antiquity. The turn of the twentieth century heralded the development of lethal biological and chemical weapons capable of mass destruction. By the final two decades of the twentieth century, individuals and small groups learned how to obtain and use these weapons effectively. The events of the past few decades, including the World Trade Center and anthrax attacks in 2001, have shown that small groups of individuals, as well as nations, have the resources to coordinate attacks ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer Nature United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387472317
SKU
V9780387472317
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Terrorism: Emergency Preparedness and Response for the Primary Care Physician
From the reviews: "The author presents a concise reference for primary care providers, be they family medicine practitioners, pediatricians, internists, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants, to help them recognize early cases of a potential mass casualty situation caused by either a terrorist attack or a natural disaster. … also a useful book for lay people ... Read more