Microorganisms and Bioterrorism (Infectious Agents and Pathogenesis) [Hardcover]

Burt Anderson (Editor), Herman Friedman (Editor), Mauro Bendinelli (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Infectious Agents and Pathogenesis | Publication Date: January 4, 2006

The purpose of this book is to bring together, in a single volume, the most up-to-date information concerning microbes with potential as bioterrorist weapons.  The primary audience includes microbiologists, including bacteriologists, virologists and mycologists, in academia, government laboratories and research institutes at the forefront of studies concerning microbes which have potential as bioterrorist weapons, public health physicians and researchers and scientists who must be trained to deal with bioterrorist attacks as well as laboratory investigators who must identify and characterize these microorganisms from the environment and from possibly infected patients.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: "This edited volume focuses on the biology of potential bioterrorism agents. ... One of the best characteristics of this book is the ... list of references at the end of each chapter, which researchers and medical practitioners may find useful. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates and above." (K. H. Jacobsen, CHOICE, Vol. 43 (10), June, 2006)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 260 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (January 4, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387281568
• ISBN-13: 978-0387281568
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,224,459 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)