Focus on BioterrorismNova Publishers, 2006 - 128 pagini The anthrax murders in the U.S. and discoveries of biological weapon plans in Africa served as a wake-up call (too late as usual) that biological weapons might actually be a weapon of mass destruction. Their small size but highly deadly nature adds to the fear factor. The reality of this potential danger to the U.S. population found both the federal government as well as state government clueless. This new book presents analyses of the actions planned or already carried out in the battle against the threat of bioterrorism, and offers frank analyses of our current state of preparedness or lack thereof. |
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SMALLPOX VACCINE STOCKPILE AND VACCINATION POLICY | 17 |
THE US POSTAL SERVICE RESPONSE TO THE THREAT OF BIOTERRORISM THROUGH THE MAIL | 25 |
ANTHRAX IN THE MAIL | 39 |
THE HISTORY OF BIOTERRORISM | 43 |
NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL CHEMICAL AND MISSILE PROLIFERATION SANCTIONS SELECTED CURRENT LAW | 67 |
PREVENTING PROLIFERATION OF BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS US ASSISTANCE TO THE FORMER SOVIET STATES | 95 |
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