Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Terrorism: Emergency Response and Public Protection

Focusing on nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, this book provides guidance on measures that should be taken to protect human lives from terrorist activities. It contains a historical summary of the development and use of these weapons and a detailed discussion of the types of radiation and warfare agents that are available, including methods for dispersing them. The authors discuss human exposure to radiation or chemical and biological agents and treatment methods that are available. They provide an exploratory look at emergency preparedness measures that can be enacted to mitigate future emergencies, including training techniques and strategies.