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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 ...
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Inside Terrorism 20 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
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Biological Weapons: From the Invention of State-Sponsored Programs to Contemporary Bioterrorism 1 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 ...
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The Anthrax Letters: A Medical Detective Story 18 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
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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
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Deadly Arsenals: Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Threats, Revised Edition 4 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
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Biological Warfare: Modern Offense and Defense 1 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 ...
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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.
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Biological Warfare: Modern Offense and Defense 1 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 ...
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Inside Terrorism 20 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
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The Anthrax Letters: A Medical Detective Story 18 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
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Deadly Arsenals: Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Threats, Revised Edition 4 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
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Biological Weapons: From the Invention of State-Sponsored Programs to Contemporary Bioterrorism 1 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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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
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