Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism, Second Edition

by Ghosh; Tushar K.

• ISBN13: 9781420071818
• ISBN10: 1420071815
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-11-04
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

Traditionally, resources on terrorism and counterterrorism tend to focus on the social, behavioral, and legal aspects of the subject, with minimal emphasis on the scientific and technological aspects. Taking into account these practical considerations, the second edition of Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism discusses the nature of terrorism and the materials used by terrorists. It describes how intelligence professionals and law enforcement personnel can detect and destroy these materials, and how they can deal with terrorist groups.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xiii
Authors	p. xvii
Introduction	p. 1
A Brief Theory of Terrorism and Technology	p. 15
Group Psychology of Terrorism	p. 31
Aerosols: Fundamentals	p. 41
Biological Terrorism: Effects, Toxicity, and Effectiveness	p. 51
Biological Terrorism: Classification and Manufacture	p. 79
Biological Terrorism: Weaponization and Delivery Systems	p. 89
Biological Terrorism: Sensors and Detection Systems	p. 99
Biological Terrorism: Consequences and Medical Preparedness	p. 153
Biological Terrorism: Preparation for Response-What the Government Can Do in Defending the Homeland	p. 185
Agroterrorism: Agroeconomic Bioterrorism	p. 233
Agroterrorism: Attributes and Implications of High-Impact Targets in U.S. Agriculture	p. 251
Nuclear Terrorism: Nature of Radiation	p. 267
Nuclear Terrorism: Radiation Detection	p. 273
Nuclear Terrorism: Radiation Detectors-Applications in Homeland Security	p. 277
Nuclear Terrorism: Dose and Biological Effects	p. 307
Nuclear Terrorism: Nuclear Weapons	p. 313
Nuclear Terrorism: Threats and Countermeasures	p. 321
Chemical Terrorism: Classification, Synthesis, and Properties	p. 329
Chemical Terrorism: Toxicity, Medical Management, and Mitigation	p. 355
Chemical Terrorism: Destruction and Decontamination	p. 379
Chemical Terrorism: Sensors and Detection Systems	p. 409
Chemical Terrorism: Weaponization and Delivery System	p. 447
Chemical Terrorisms: Threats and Countermeasures	p. 457
Cyber-Terrorism	p. 469
Personal Protective Equipment	p. 493
National Response Plan and Preparedness	p. 509
Government and Voluntary Agencies	p. 529
The National Infrastructure Protection Plan	p. 557
Index	p. 571
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