Terrorism and Public Health A Balanced Approach to Strengthening Systems and Protecting People |
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| Editor:
| Levy, Barry S.
Sidel, Victor W. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-532525-6 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2006 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $45.00 |
Book Description:
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This well-written, up-to-date book presents a balanced, comprehensive approach to strengthening health systems and protecting people from terrorism. It covers the health consequences of the terrorist attacks in the United States and what has been learned from them. The authors systematically review various types of terrorist weapons, including biological, chemical, nuclear, radiologic and other radioactive weapons, and they describe ways that the public health and medical care systems...
More DescriptionThis well-written, up-to-date book presents a balanced, comprehensive approach to strengthening health systems and protecting people from terrorism. It covers the health consequences of the terrorist attacks in the United States and what has been learned from them. The authors systematically review various types of terrorist weapons, including biological, chemical, nuclear, radiologic and other radioactive weapons, and they describe ways that the public health and medical care systems can be improved, while protecting civil rights and human rights.