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Ryan, Jeffrey R.

Biosecurity and bioterrorism : containing and preventing biological threats / Jeffrey Ryan and Jan Glarum. - Amsterdam ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, c2008. - xix, 326 p. : ill., 1 map ; 27 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Seeds of destruction -- Biological threats and recognition -- Category A diseases and agents -- Category B diseases and agents -- Newly emerging diseases and their challenges : category C diseases and agents -- Recognition, avoidance, isolation and notification -- Case studies -- Biological threat to agriculture -- Recent animal disease outbreaks & lessons learned -- Legal aspects of biosecurity -- At the local and state level -- Federal programs and assets -- Consequence management and a model program -- Future directions for biosecurity.

ISBN: 9780750684897 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0750684895 (hardcover : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008011060

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Bioterrorism.
Bioterrorism--Prevention.
Bioterrorism--Health aspects.
Biological weapons--Health aspects.
Bioterrorism--prevention & control--United States.
Containment of Biohazards--United States.
Disaster Planning--United States.
Security Measures--United States.

LC Class. No.: HV6433.3 / .R93 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 363.325/3

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WA 295 / R988b 2008