Science and technology of terrorism and counterterrorism / edited by Tushar K. Ghosh [and others].

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Raymond F. Boyer Library Collection.
Public administration and public policy ; 101.
Other Authors: Ghosh, Tushar K.
Language:English
Published: New York : Marcel Dekker, [2002], ©2002.
Series:Raymond F. Boyer Library Collection.
Public administration and public policy ; 101.
Subjects:
Terrorism > Technological innovations.
Bioterrorism.
Chemical terrorism.
Nuclear terrorism.
Local Note:
MSU: Cataloging made possible by the Raymond F. Boyer Library Fund.
Physical Description:xviii, 581 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Format: Book
Contents:
  • A brief theory of terrorism and technology / Herbert K. Tillema
  • The group psychology of terrorism / Michael A. Diamond
  • Aerosols: fundamentals / Sudarshan K. Loyalka, Robert V. Tompson
  • Biological agents: effects, toxicity, and effectiveness / Gordon D. Christensen
  • Weaponization and delivery systems / Mark A. Prelas
  • The classification and manufacture of biological agents / Mark. A. Prelas
  • Agroeconomic terrorism / Keith A. Hickey
  • Sensors and detection systems for biological agents / Tushar K. Ghosh, Mark A. Prelas
  • Bioterrorism: preparation for response - What the government can do in defending the homeland / Marion C. Warwick
  • Nuclear terrorism: nature of radiation / William H. Miller
  • Nuclear terrorism: radiation detection / William H. Miller
  • Nuclear terrorism: dose and biological effects / William H. Miller, Robert Lindsay
  • Nuclear terrorism: nuclear weapons / Sudarshan K. Loyalka
  • Nuclear terrorism: threats and countermeasures / Sudarshan K. Loyalka, Mark A. Prelas
  • Cyber-terrorism / Harry W. Tyrer
  • Chemical agents: classification, synthesis and properties / Dabir S. Viswanath, Tushar K. Ghosh
  • Chemical agents: toxicity and medical management / L. David Ormerod
  • Chemical weapon delivery, sensors and detection systems / Mark A. Prelas, Tushar K. Ghosh
  • Chemical agent: destruction and decontamination / Dabir S. Viswanath, Tushar K. Ghosh
  • Chemical agents: threats and countermeasures / L. David Ormerdo, Tushar K. Ghosh, Dabir S. Viswanath
  • Personal protective equipment / Glenn P. Jirka, Wade Thompson
  • The national response plan / Julie A. Bentz
  • Emergency response and training / Robb L. Pilkington
  • Government and voluntary agencies / Julie A. Bentz
  • Bioterrorism: consequences and medical preparedness / L. David Ormerod.