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Biosecurity and Bioterrorism
Containing and Preventing Biological Threats
Integrated coverage of biological agents: threat, prevention, and response, with updated and increased international coverage
Jeffrey Ryan (Author)
9780128020296
Paperback / softback, published 12 February 2016
392 pages
23.4 x 19 x 2.5 cm, 0.77 kg
"...provides an up-to-date discussion of bioterrorism in all its manifestations and the biosecurity measures required to counter it...Thanks to the author’s practitioner-based insight, readers will find this text to be highly useful." --Security Management "...of interest for healthcare security managers (how to manage the fear and panic if an unknown pathogen appears to be causing illness let alone death) and security for labs that are researching in this field." --Professional Security Magazine Online
Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, Second Edition, takes a holistic approach to biosecurity, with coverage of pathogens, prevention, and response methodology. It addresses these hazards in the context of vulnerability assessments and the planning strategies government and industry can use to prepare for and respond to such events. The book is organized into four thematic sections: Part I provides a conceptual understanding of biowarfare, bioterrorism and the laws we have to counteract this; Part II investigates known bioagents and the threat from emerging diseases; Part III focuses on agricultural terrorism and food security; and Part IV outlines international, US, and local initiatives for biodefense and biosecurity. Case studies illustrate biodefense against both intentional terrorism and natural outbreaks.
PART I BIOSECURITY, BIODEFENSE, AND THE REASON FOR THEM1. Seeds of Destruction 2. Recognition of Biological Threat PART II THE THREAT TO HUMAN HEALTH3. Category A Diseases and Agents 4. Category B Diseases and Agents 5. Category C Diseases and Agents 6. Recognize, Avoid, Isolate, and Notify 7. Case Studies PART III THE THREAT TO AGRICULTURE8. Biological Threat to Agriculture 9. Recent Animal Disease Outbreaks and Lessons Learned PART IV INITIATIVES, ISSUES, ASSETS, AND PROGRAMS10. Legal Aspects of Biosecurity 11. Response at the State and Local Level 12. Biosecurity Programs and Assets 13. Consequence Management and a Model Program 14. Future Directions for Biosecurity
Subject Areas: Management of specific areas [KJMV], Police & security services [JKSW1], Peace studies & conflict resolution [GTJ]
