Nuclear, chemical, and biological terrorism
emergency response and public protection
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Contributions
- King, David A. - Contributor
- Tierno, Philip M. - Contributor
Publication
2003 - Lewis Publishers, Boca Raton, Florida
Language
English
Word Count
43,250 words, Guess
Page Count
173 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL18188594M
- ISBN-101566706513
- OCLC Control Number317751919
- OCLC Control Number51993672
- OCLC Control Numbernuclearchemicalb00byrn
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2003047591
- Goodreads1379105
- LibraryThing3781178
Classifications
- LCCRC88.9.T47 B97 2003
Description
"Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Terrorism: Emergency Response and Public Protection provides emergency responders and the general public with expert instruction on: types of weapons of mass destruction that could be used in a terrorist attack; mechanisms and conventional explosives that terrorists could use to disperse nuclear, chemical, or biological agents; routes by which victims may be exposed to these weapons; health hazards resulting from exposure; emergency preparedness planning; reduction of exposure risks to emergency responders; reduction of exposure risks to the general public; decontamination methods; prioritizing the treatment of injuries; medical treatment options for victims; methods to best increase chances of surviving a nuclear blast; and radiation exposure guidelines." "A "Summary of Recommendations" chapter provides a quick synopsis for split-second look-ups in the field - delivering sound advice that can reduce risks, prevent panic, and save lives in the event of a terrorist attack involving weapons of mass destruction."--Jacket.
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