Advances in Biological and Chemical Terrorism Countermeasures

Herausgeber: Kendall, Ronald J; Austin, Galen P; Presley, Steven M

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Based on the findings of a multidisciplinary toxicology research program, this book explores improved methods of implementing countermeasures to biological and chemical terrorism. The authors focus on modeling, simulation, and visualization; agent detection, remediation, and therapeutic intervention strategies; sensors and personal protective devices; and environmental protection strategies. It draws heavily on the findings from research sponsored by the US Army, Institute of Environmental and Human Health and the Admiral Elmo Zumwalt Jr. National Program for Countermeasures to Biological and Chemical Threats. The book is appropriate for graduate level course and as a professional reference.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 298
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Mai 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 152mm x 236mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 590g
• ISBN-13: 9781420076547
• ISBN-10: 142007654X
• Artikelnr.: 23266584

Autorenporträt

Ronald J. Kendall, Steven M. Presley, Galen P. Austin, Philip N. Smith

Inhaltsangabe

State of the Science: Background, History, and Current Threats. Threats and
Vulnerabilities Associated with Biological and Chemical Terrorism.
Predicting and Characterizing Threat Transport. Assessment Strategies for
Environmental Protection from Chemical and Biological Threats. Chemical
Threat Agent-Induced Latent (Delayed) Neurodegeneration. Sensing Biological
and Chemical Threat Agents.
Phage Display and Its Application for the Detection and Therapeutic
Intervention of Biological Threat Agents. Personnel Protective Fabric
Technologies for Chemical Countermeasures. Pathogenic and Toxic Effects of
Select Biological Threat Agents. Conclusions and Research Needs for the
Future. Glossary. Index.