Bioterrorism and Political Violence: Web Resources

by Wood,M. Sandra

• ISBN13: 9780789019646
• ISBN10: 0789019647
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-07-22
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

The Internet can be a bewildering maze of information, often from questionable sources. This book points the way to reliable information on bioterror! Since the September 11 attacks, there has been an unparalleled demand for information on bioterrorism. Bioterrorism and Political Violence: Web Resources is an ideal guide for people around the world who are turning to the Internet to find that information. This essential book provides you with comprehensive listings of many helpful websites, focusing on those run by government agencies, professional organizations, and educational institutions. Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, Bioterrorism and Political Violence: Web Resource also gives you tips on searching for other useful sites. It examines sites covering the full spectrum of concerns, from anthrax and hate crimes to nuclear terrorism and disaster preparedness. Bilingual resources and ways to help children cope with our rapidly changing world are also highlighted throughout. It?s been said that ?information is the best defense,? and with this book you?ll be able to find the information you need. Bioterrorism and Political Violence: Web Resources will also show you how to find reliable information on related topics, including: post-traumatic stress disorder terms and issues related to terrorism in the Middle East sites that honor the victims of the September 11 attacks dealing with bereavement and grief the psychological impacts of terrorism

Author Biography

M. Sandra Wood, MLS, MBA, is Librarian, Reference and Database Services, of The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at The Pennsylvania State University in Hershey.

Table of Contents

Preface	xiii
Selected Bioterrorism Web Sites for the Health Care Community and Consumer	1	(16)
Patricia G. Hinegardner
Alexa Mayo
Anthrax Resources on the Web	17	(16)
Edwin A. Holtum
Linda K. Roth
Information for Immunity: Internet Resources on Biological Agents as Terrorist Weapons	33	(14)
Garry J. Forger
Janet A. Knight
Political Violence and Islam: Definitions and Web Resources	47	(12)
Kate Maragliano
September 11, 2001: Special Web Sites	59	(14)
Roberta Bronson Fitzpatrick
Surviving the Attack: Web Resources on the Emotional Impact of Terrorism	73	(14)
Patricia E. Gallagher
Marie Tomlinson Ascher
Nuclear Terrorism: A Selection of Internet Resources	87	(12)
Betty Jean Swartz
It Wasn't Raining When Noah Built the Ark: Disaster Preparedness for Hospitals and Medical Librarians Post September 11	99	(34)
Michele Mary Volesko
``HOT'' BIBLIOGRAPHIES
News Sites: Locating News as It Happens	133	(6)
M. Sandra Wood
Index	139