Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism

by Ghosh, Tushar K.; Prelas, Mark A.; Viswanath, Dabir S.; Loyalka, Sudarshan K.

• ISBN13: 9780824708702
• ISBN10: 0824708709
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-08-29
• Publisher: CRC

Summary

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 roles of state and federal agencies, root causes of terrorism, how to diagnose a chemical or bioterrorism event in the emergency room, and more.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Contributors	xiii
Introduction	1	(12)
Dabir S. Viswanath
A Brief Theory of Terrorism and Technology	13	(22)
Herbert K. Tillema
The Group Psychology of Terrorism	35	(12)
Michael A. Diamond
Aerosols: Fundamentals	47	(14)
Sudarshan K. Loyalka
Robert V. Tompson, Jr.
Biological Agents: Effects, Toxicity, and Effectiveness	61	(34)
Gordon D. Christensen
Weaponization and Delivery Systems	95	(14)
Mark A. Prelas
The Classification and Manufacture of Biological Agents	109	(12)
Mark A. Prelas
Agroeconomic Terrorism	121	(24)
Keith A. Hickey
Sensors and Detection Systems for Biological Agents	145	(50)
Tushar K. Ghosh
Mark A. Prelas
Bioterrorism Preparation for Response -- What the Government Can Do in Defending the Homeland	195	(64)
Marion C. Warwick
Nuclear Terrorism: Nature of Radiation	259	(6)
William H. Miller
Nuclear Terrorism: Radiation Detection	265	(4)
William H. Miller
Nuclear Terrorism: Dose and Biological Effects	269	(8)
William H. Miller
Robert Lindsay
Nuclear Terrorism: Nuclear Weapons	277	(8)
Sudarshan K. Loyalka
Nuclear Terrorism: Threats and Countermeasures	285	(8)
Sudarshan K. Loyalka
Mark A. Prelas
Cyber-terrorism	293	(28)
Harry W. Tyrer
Chemical Agents: Classification, Synthesis and Properties	321	(24)
Dabir S. Viswanath
Tushar K Ghosh
Chemical Agents: Toxicity and Medical Management	345	(28)
L. David Ormerod
Chemical Weapon Delivery, Sensors and Dectection Systems	373	(38)
Mark A. Prelas
Tushar K. Ghosh
Chemical Agents: Destruction and Decontamination	411	(18)
Dabir S. Viswanath
Tushar K. Ghosh
Chemical Agents: Threats and Countermeasures	429	(18)
L. David Ormerod
Tushar K. Ghosh
Dabir S. viswanath
Personal Protective Equipment	447	(18)
Glenn P. Jirka
Wade Thompson
The National Response Plan	465	(24)
Julie A. Bentz
Emergency Response and Training	489	(18)
Robb L. Pilkington
Government and Voluntary Agencies	507	(20)
Julie A. Bentz
Bioterrorism Consequences and Medical Preparedness	527	(34)
L. David Ormerod
Index	561