Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism (Public Administration and Public Policy) (v. 100)
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (901 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0824708709 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 608 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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A Customer said Unique. The Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism examine some topics that you might find in other texts but in a more understandable format and with greater depth. It goes beyond this in that it covers so much more that is unique in a variety of areas such as the theory of terrorism and technology, the group psychology of terrorism, aerosol science, sensors (one of the mo
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
Intelligently presented and thoroughly referenced and indexed, the book offers a good balance of scientific and managerial information. Each provides helpful perspectives for decision and policy makers regarding assessments, prevention, and intervention. … The text is highly recommended to security professionals who seek a broader understanding of terrorist threats and technical countermeasures.Paul H. Aube, B.Sc., CPP, CAS (Certified Antiterrorism Specialist) in Security Management, January 2011. Through an examination of the history
Prelas are professors of nuclear engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU). Viswanath is an emeritus professor and Dowell chair of chemical engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia.. Ghosh and Mark A. Sudarshan K. Loyalka is a nuclear engineering and chemical engineering professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dabir S.