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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.
Subjects:
Accidents
>
Prevention.
Terrorism
>
Prevention.
Emergency management.
NATURE
>
Natural Disasters.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
>
Disasters & Disaster Relief.
Accidents
>
Prevention
Emergency management
Terrorism
>
Prevention
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Table of Contents:
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?
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 Terrorists� Attack on Twin Towers and Anthrax Mail Scare in the USA
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 Author�s Experiences with the Twin Tower Disaster
2.10.2 Bhopal Toxic Gas Disaster�Author�s Own Experience
Chapter-3. Hazardous chemicals / Biologicals / Radiologicals as Potential Weapons for the Terrorists
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 Do�s and Don�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
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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