Bioterrorism Psychological and Public Health Interventions |
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| Editor:
| Ursano, Robert J.
Fullerton, Carol S.
Norwood, Ann E. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-81472-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2004 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Multiple-item retail product |
| List Price: | USD $191.00 |
Book Description:
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After the sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway system in 1995 just 12 people died but more than 5000 sought medical care for possible exposure. Bioterrorism can create chaos and disruption on a national and international scale. Moreover, it is believed to incur the most devastating psychological sequelae of all disasters and terrorist events. Planning and pre-disaster exercises are essential for allocating resources and devising effective mental health interventions. Includes two CDs...
More DescriptionAfter the sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway system in 1995 just 12 people died but more than 5000 sought medical care for possible exposure. Bioterrorism can create chaos and disruption on a national and international scale. Moreover, it is believed to incur the most devastating psychological sequelae of all disasters and terrorist events. Planning and pre-disaster exercises are essential for allocating resources and devising effective mental health interventions. Includes two CDs showing an international panel of experts discussing how best to plan for a bioterrorist event.