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Introduction to Radiological, Biological, and Chemical Warfare Agents
R. Everett Langford
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Description for Introduction to Radiological, Biological, and Chemical Warfare Agents
Hardcover. The text provides an introduction to nuclear, chemical, and biological (NBC) weaponry. It is designed to be both a textbook for novices as well as a reference for the experienced. The goal is to provide accurate and concise information to the public, industrial hygiene and other safety professionals, first responders, and the news media. Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MB; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 29. Weight in Grams: 760.
Crucial information on nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons
From the diseased animal carcass hurled over the wall of a besieged castle to the nuclear suitcase bomb carried by a clandestine operative, the threat of unconventional weapons has always been a feature of warfare. Today's danger comes mainly from the potential use of nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by international terrorists or rogue states. False alarms and misinformation about these weapons have abounded in the jittery post-9/11 atmosphere. To understand and deal with the actual threat posed requires basing response plans, policy, and reporting on ... Read more
Crucial information on nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons
From the diseased animal carcass hurled over the wall of a besieged castle to the nuclear suitcase bomb carried by a clandestine operative, the threat of unconventional weapons has always been a feature of warfare. Today's danger comes mainly from the potential use of nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by international terrorists or rogue states. False alarms and misinformation about these weapons have abounded in the jittery post-9/11 atmosphere. To understand and deal with the actual threat posed requires basing response plans, policy, and reporting on ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
Number of Pages
424
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780471465607
SKU
V9780471465607
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About R. Everett Langford
R. EVERETT LANGFORD is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who commanded the Army’s Toxicology Research Laboratory from 1991 to 1998. Dr. Langford has thirty years of experience in radiological health and industrial hygiene, working for the government in research, educational institutions as a college professor, the military as a subject-matter expert, and in industry as a manager and safety ... Read more
Reviews for Introduction to Radiological, Biological, and Chemical Warfare Agents
“The general public, safety professionals, emergency responders, and those in the media will find this book useful.” (Cab International, 18th February 2005) "…its listings, compilation of data, brief technical histories and the sections dealing with containment are excellent…" (Chemistry & Industry, Issue 4, 21st February 2005) "Langford holds two Ph.D.'s in scientific disciplines relevant to the subject ... Read more