Bioterrorism Preparedness: Medicine - Public Health - Policy [Hardcover]

Nancy Khardori (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 18, 2006

Meeting the acute need for a book determining the crucial elements of bioterrorism preparedness, this is a global perspective on the history and current concepts on bioterrorism, integrating the scientific, medicinal, public health and health policy strategies.

The first three chapters of the book provide a historical perspective and an overview of management of all categories of potential bioterrorism agents including special issues related to the care of children. Chapters four to nine provide a thorough discussion on all Category A bioterrorism agents. The last two chapters are devoted to priorities, policies and legal issues.

This invaluable reference work also discusses the role of the World Health Organization and International Health regulations for bioterrorism preparedness.

The volume contains information relevant to healthcare providers including Infection Control practitioners, microbiologists, epidemiologists, biotechnologists, public health agencies and pharmaceutical agencies.

Editorial Reviews

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"This is an important, thought-provoking book and, for its clarity, criticality and accessibility to the non-technical as well as the scientifically literate ... I commend it as a necessary item on the bookshelf of all health-aware practitioners." (Critical Public Health, June 2008)

"…informative and well-written…a suitable book for a variety of professionals…also useful for graduate students…worth having..." (Microbe Magazine, March 2007)

"…this is a well written, eye opening text that should be read by anyone who could potentially be involved in a terrorist attack." (Journal of Hazardous Materials, January 2007)

"Overall, the book represents an introduction to a possible study of a large and difficult subject—bioterrorism and also an attempt to discuss the complex legal preparedness." (Environmental Engineering and Management Journal)

"This hardbound book should prove a worthwhile starting point for anyone concerned with bioterrorism preparedness." (Biotechnology Advances)

From the Back Cover

Meeting the acute need for a book determining the crucial elements of bioterrorism preparedness, this is a global perspective on the history and current concepts on bioterrorism, integrating the scientific, medicinal, public health and health policy strategies. The first three chapters provide a historical perspective and an overview of management of all categories of potential bioterrorism agents including special issues related to the care of children. Chapters four to nine provide
a thorough discussion on all Category A bioterrorism agents. The last two chapters are devoted to priorities, policies and legal issues. Furthermore, it discusses the role of the World Health Organization and International Health regulations for bioterrorism preparedness. The book contains information relevant to healthcare providers including Infection Control practitioners, microbiologists, epidemiologists, biotechnologists, public health agencies and pharmaceutical agencies.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 275 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH; 1 edition (April 18, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3527312358
• ISBN-13: 978-3527312351
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #47 in Books > Medical Books > Basic Sciences > Biotechnology

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Comprehensive and well written book, December 22, 2006

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This review is from: Bioterrorism Preparedness: Medicine - Public Health - Policy (Hardcover)

Dr Khardori, a renowned expert in Infectious Diseases, has edited this informative and comprehensive book. This is the only book of its kind - well researched, and written, and places the issue of bioterrorism in historical perspective. I would recommend this to physicians, medical students, and to anyone involved with public health and policy.