Full Description
Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, Second Edition, takes a holistic approach to biosecurity, with coverage of pathogens, prevention, and response methodology. It addresses these hazards in the context of vulnerability assessments and the planning strategies government and industry can use to prepare for and respond to such events.
The book is organized into four thematic sections: Part I provides a conceptual understanding of biowarfare, bioterrorism and the laws we have to counteract this; Part II investigates known bioagents and the threat from emerging diseases; Part III focuses on agricultural terrorism and food security; and Part IV outlines international, US, and local initiatives for biodefense and biosecurity. Case studies illustrate biodefense against both intentional terrorism and natural outbreaks.
Contents
PART I BIOSECURITY, BIODEFENSE, AND THE REASON FOR THEM1. Seeds of Destruction 2. Recognition of Biological Threat
PART II THE THREAT TO HUMAN HEALTH3. Category A Diseases and Agents 4. Category B Diseases and Agents 5. Category C Diseases and Agents 6. Recognize, Avoid, Isolate, and Notify 7. Case Studies
PART III THE THREAT TO AGRICULTURE8. Biological Threat to Agriculture 9. Recent Animal Disease Outbreaks and Lessons Learned
PART IV INITIATIVES, ISSUES, ASSETS, AND PROGRAMS10. Legal Aspects of Biosecurity 11. Response at the State and Local Level 12. Biosecurity Programs and Assets 13. Consequence Management and a Model Program 14. Future Directions for Biosecurity
