Toxic Terror: Assessing Terrorist Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons (BCSIA Studies in International ...2 reviews

The MIT Press, 2000

Another outstanding BCSIA volume.

+ The best case study volume on CBW terrorism

Tucker's collection brings together analyses of all known historical usages of chemical and biological weapons (including toxins) by terrorists, as well as debunkings of three popular but apocryphal stories of such use. The book is absurdly thorough, and an invaluable historical resource, whether ...
  
  











  



  
Inside Terrorism20 reviews
Bruce Hoffman

Columbia University Press, 2006

analyzes the political tactics of terrorism

+ This is it folks.
+ Terrorism - the heart of the matter...
+ Interesting but somewhat obvious
  
  











  



  
Terrorism, Asymmetric Warfare, and Weapons of Mass Destruction: Defending the U.S. Homeland (CSIS)4 reviews
Anthony H. Cordesman

Praeger Publishers, 2001

Hits the nail on the head!

+ The Textbook
+ Terrorism, Asymmetric Threats, and Weapons of Mass Destruct

Anthony H. Cordesman's Terrorism, Asymmetric Warfare, and Weapons of Mass Destruction: Defending the U.S. Homeland is a text I assign as the centerpiece for a Law Enforcement Intelligence course. This very comprehensive work covers the main elements for an actionable policy against threats both ...
  
  











  



  
Biological and Chemical Terrorism: A Guide for Healthcare Providers and First Responders
Ken Alibek

Thieme New York, 2003

Would you recognize the signs of a biological or chemical weapon attack? Would you know how to diagnose and treat your patients? Would you know how to protect your staff and yourself in doing so? For answers to questions like these in a matter of minutes, turn to this book: the first specifically designed to lead you through identification of the most likely biological or chemical ...
  
  











  



  
Biological Weapons: From the Invention of State-Sponsored Programs to Contemporary Bioterrorism1 review
Jeanne Guillemin

Columbia University Press, 2006

Policies of use, deterrence, and proliferation

Biological weapons and their potentials has received public attention relatively recently in this country, and for a basic primer on the topic, don't miss Jeanne Guillemin's Biological Weapons, designed to help readers understand the relevance of these weapons and their use. Chapters examine ...
  
  











  



  
The Anthrax Letters: A Medical Detective Story18 reviews
Leonard A. Cole

Natl Academy of Science / Joseph Henry Pres, 2003

Not Perfect, But Maybe the Best Available Today

+ Real Life Horror Story
+ A lesson on the medical mysteries
+ Book Review for The Anthrax Letters
+ Interesting and Informative
  
  











  



  
Intelligence: From Secrets to Policy(3rd Edition)16 reviews
Mark M. Lowenthal

CQ Press, 2005

An Introduction to American Intelligence...

+ A very good primer on US intelligence
+ Wonderful for students and professionals alike
+ Good IC primer for the layman
+ Excellent and comprehensive introduction to intelligence and the US Intelligence Community
  
  











  



  
Deadly Arsenals: Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Threats, Revised Edition4 reviews
Joseph Cirincione; Jon B. Wolfsthal; Miriam Rajkumar

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 2005

Excellent Proliferation Resource

+ Good Sale
+ Great Book for Political Science Research
+ Cold war's Past, Today's Problem
  
  











  



  
Biological Warfare: Modern Offense and Defense1 review

Lynne Rienner Publishers, 1999

A Comprehensive and Reliable Work on Biowarfare

After sarin incidents caused by Aum Shinrikyo, it was also discovered that, though failed, they had developed and used biological and toxin weapons. Since then, biological weapons terrorism has been one of the most urgent problems of national security. But when people look into this issue, they ...
  
  











  



  
Bioterrorism: Guidelines for Medical and Public Health Management
Donald A. Henderson

American Medical Association, 2002

Written by the Working Group on Civil Biodefense, this text addresses specific diseases and syndromes associated with a bioterrorist attack. Front-line clinicians will find this to be the most credible and up-to-date book on the recognition, diagnosis, and management of infections caused by agents used in bioterrorist weapons. Contains 60 full-color photographs.
  
  











  



  
Biological Warfare: Modern Offense and Defense1 review

Lynne Rienner Publishers, 1999

A Comprehensive and Reliable Work on Biowarfare

After sarin incidents caused by Aum Shinrikyo, it was also discovered that, though failed, they had developed and used biological and toxin weapons. Since then, biological weapons terrorism has been one of the most urgent problems of national security. But when people look into this issue, they ...
  
  











  



  
Inside Terrorism20 reviews
Bruce Hoffman

Columbia University Press, 2006

analyzes the political tactics of terrorism

+ This is it folks.
+ Terrorism - the heart of the matter...
+ Interesting but somewhat obvious
  
  











  



  
The Anthrax Letters: A Medical Detective Story18 reviews
Leonard A. Cole

Natl Academy of Science / Joseph Henry Pres, 2003

Not Perfect, But Maybe the Best Available Today

+ Real Life Horror Story
+ A lesson on the medical mysteries
+ Book Review for The Anthrax Letters
+ Interesting and Informative
  
  











  



  
Biological and Chemical Terrorism: A Guide for Healthcare Providers and First Responders
Ken Alibek

Thieme New York, 2003

Would you recognize the signs of a biological or chemical weapon attack? Would you know how to diagnose and treat your patients? Would you know how to protect your staff and yourself in doing so? For answers to questions like these in a matter of minutes, turn to this book: the first specifically designed to lead you through identification of the most likely biological or chemical ...
  
  











  



  
Terrorism, Asymmetric Warfare, and Weapons of Mass Destruction: Defending the U.S. Homeland (CSIS)4 reviews
Anthony H. Cordesman

Praeger Publishers, 2001

Hits the nail on the head!

+ The Textbook
+ Terrorism, Asymmetric Threats, and Weapons of Mass Destruct

Anthony H. Cordesman's Terrorism, Asymmetric Warfare, and Weapons of Mass Destruction: Defending the U.S. Homeland is a text I assign as the centerpiece for a Law Enforcement Intelligence course. This very comprehensive work covers the main elements for an actionable policy against threats both ...
  
  











  



  
Deadly Arsenals: Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Threats, Revised Edition4 reviews
Joseph Cirincione; Jon B. Wolfsthal; Miriam Rajkumar

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 2005

Excellent Proliferation Resource

+ Good Sale
+ Great Book for Political Science Research
+ Cold war's Past, Today's Problem
  
  











  



  
Biological Weapons: From the Invention of State-Sponsored Programs to Contemporary Bioterrorism1 review
Jeanne Guillemin

Columbia University Press, 2006

Policies of use, deterrence, and proliferation

Biological weapons and their potentials has received public attention relatively recently in this country, and for a basic primer on the topic, don't miss Jeanne Guillemin's Biological Weapons, designed to help readers understand the relevance of these weapons and their use. Chapters examine ...
  
  











  



  
Bioterrorism: Guidelines for Medical and Public Health Management
Donald A. Henderson

American Medical Association, 2002

Written by the Working Group on Civil Biodefense, this text addresses specific diseases and syndromes associated with a bioterrorist attack. Front-line clinicians will find this to be the most credible and up-to-date book on the recognition, diagnosis, and management of infections caused by agents used in bioterrorist weapons. Contains 60 full-color photographs.
  
  











  



  
Toxic Terror: Assessing Terrorist Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons (BCSIA Studies in International ...2 reviews

The MIT Press, 2000

Another outstanding BCSIA volume.

+ The best case study volume on CBW terrorism

Tucker's collection brings together analyses of all known historical usages of chemical and biological weapons (including toxins) by terrorists, as well as debunkings of three popular but apocryphal stories of such use. The book is absurdly thorough, and an invaluable historical resource, whether ...
  
  











  



  
Intelligence: From Secrets to Policy(3rd Edition)16 reviews
Mark M. Lowenthal

CQ Press, 2005

An Introduction to American Intelligence...

+ A very good primer on US intelligence
+ Wonderful for students and professionals alike
+ Good IC primer for the layman
+ Excellent and comprehensive introduction to intelligence and the US Intelligence Community