Disaster preparedness against accidents or terrorist attack : chemical/bilolgical/radiological / Prasanta K. Ray.

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Main Author: Ray, Prasanta K.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New Delhi : New Age International (P) Ltd., ©2006.
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260 |a New Delhi :  |b New Age International (P) Ltd.,  |c ©2006. 
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505 0 |a Cover -- Preface -- Chapter-1. Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Science and Technological Development -- 1.3 Revolutions in Modern Biology -- 1.4 Terrorism -- 1.4.1 Emergence of Terrorism -- 1.4.2 Some Examples of Terrorist Attacks -- 1.4.3 Domestic Terrorism in the USA -- 1.5 Definition of Terrorism -- 1.5.1 Distinction among Terrorism, National Liberation Movement and GuerillaWarfare -- 1.5.2 Guerilla Warfare -- 1.5.3 What has Given Birth to Modern Terrorists? -- 1.5.4 What is the Main Feature of a Terrorist? 
505 8 |a 1.5.5 Psyche of a Terrorist: Distinguishing FeaturesChapter-2. Historical Perspectives on Accidents Causing Major Chemical Disasters: Deliberate Terrorist Attack: Dropping of an Atom Bomb -- 2.1 Toxic / Hazardous Agents as Weapons of the Terrorist -- 2.2 Possible Bioorganisms / Toxins as weapons of the Terrorists -- 2.3 Niaid High Priority Biodefense Products -- 2.4 Radiological Weapons -- 2.5 Some Historical Experiences -- 2.5.1 From Chemical Accidents in Bhopal -- 2.5.2 Experiences from the Terroristsâ€? Attack on Twin Towers and Anthrax Mail Scare in the USA 
505 8 |a 2.5.3 What Did the World Learn Out of this Incident?2.6 Experiences From Biological Weapons -- 2.7 Chernobyl Experience -- 2.8 Hiroshima and Nagasaki Experience -- 2.9 How Real is it that the Terrorists will Ever use Radio -- Logical Weapons? -- 2.10 Author's Own Experience -- 2.10.1 Authorâ€?s Experiences with the Twin Tower Disaster -- 2.10.2 Bhopal Toxic Gas Disasterâ€?Authorâ€?s Own Experience -- Chapter-3. Hazardous chemicals / Biologicals / Radiologicals as Potential Weapons for the Terrorists 
505 8 |a 3.1 Safe Production, Handling, Storage and Transportation of Chemicals: Safety Grading3.2 Chemical Disasters: International Experience -- 3.2.1 Toxicological Emergencies: Disaster Management -- 3.2.2 Disaster Response: Aftermath of a Major Disaster -- 3.2.3 Doâ€?s and Donâ€?ts Regardings Some Commonly Known Hazardous SubstancesExposure Signs, Symptoms and Possible Treatments -- 3.3 CDC Recommendations Regarding Appropriate Type of Treatments -- 3.3.1 Bioterrorism -- 3.4 Some Clues to Potential Bioterrorist Attack -- 3.5 Preparedness at the Community Level 
505 8 |a 3.6 Preparedness at the State and Federal Government Level3.7 Safety Measures During Transport -- 3.7.1 What to Do If You Find Out Suspicious Biological Specimens -- 3.7.2 Gearing up Laboratory Capabilities -- 3.7.3 Preparedness at the Local Community Level -- 3.7.4 Preparedness at the State and Federal Government Level Ensuring ProperPreparation at the Laboratory Level -- 3.8 Anthrax -- 3.8.1 Critical Criteria -- 3.8.2 Cutaneous Anthrax -- 3.8.3 Gastrointestinal Anthrax -- 3.8.4 Inhalation Anthrax -- 3.8.5 Treatment -- 3.8.6 Prophylaxis 
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650 0 |a Terrorism  |x Prevention. 
650 0 |a Emergency management. 
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650 7 |a SOCIAL SCIENCE  |x Disasters & Disaster Relief.  |2 bisacsh 
650 7 |a Accidents  |x Prevention  |2 fast 
650 7 |a Emergency management  |2 fast 
650 7 |a Terrorism  |x Prevention  |2 fast 
758 |i has work:  |a Disaster Preparedness Against Accidents or Terrorist Attack (Text)  |1 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCYrK4WfgWtgMcD6xDwd3kP  |4 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/hasWork 
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