Agents of Bioterrorism
Pathogens and Their Weaponization
Nonfiction, History, Military, Biological & Chemical Warfare, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Experiments & Projects
| Author: | Geoffrey Zubay | ISBN: | 9780231518130 |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press | Publication: | February 14, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Columbia University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Geoffrey Zubay |
| ISBN: | 9780231518130 |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press |
| Publication: | February 14, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Columbia University Press |
| Language: | English |
This new work offers a clear and thorough account of the threats posed by bioterrorism from the perspective of biologists. The authors examine thirteen disease-causing agents, including those responsible for anthrax, the plague, smallpox, influenza, and SARS. Each chapter considers a particular pathogen from the standpoint of its history, molecular biology, pathology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, weaponization, and defenses. The book also examines strategies for making vaccines and protecting the population in a bioterror attack.
This new work offers a clear and thorough account of the threats posed by bioterrorism from the perspective of biologists. The authors examine thirteen disease-causing agents, including those responsible for anthrax, the plague, smallpox, influenza, and SARS. Each chapter considers a particular pathogen from the standpoint of its history, molecular biology, pathology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, weaponization, and defenses. The book also examines strategies for making vaccines and protecting the population in a bioterror attack.
