Disaster preparedness against accidents or terrorist attack : chemical/bilolgical/radiological /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Ray, Prasanta K.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New Delhi : New Age International (P) Ltd., ©2006.
Temas:
Accidents > Prevention.
Terrorism > Prevention.
Emergency management.
Accident Prevention
Accidents > Prévention.
Terrorisme > Prévention.
NATURE > Natural Disasters.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Disasters & Disaster Relief.
Accidents > Prevention
Emergency management
Terrorism > Prevention
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Preface
  • Chapter-1. Introduction
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Science and Technological Development
  • 1.3 Revolutions in Modern Biology
  • 1.4 Terrorism
  • 1.4.1 Emergence of Terrorism
  • 1.4.2 Some Examples of Terrorist Attacks
  • 1.4.3 Domestic Terrorism in the USA
  • 1.5 Definition of Terrorism
  • 1.5.1 Distinction among Terrorism, National Liberation Movement and GuerillaWarfare
  • 1.5.2 Guerilla Warfare
  • 1.5.3 What has Given Birth to Modern Terrorists?
  • 1.5.4 What is the Main Feature of a Terrorist?
  • 1.5.5 Psyche of a Terrorist: Distinguishing FeaturesChapter-2. Historical Perspectives on Accidents Causing Major Chemical Disasters: Deliberate Terrorist Attack: Dropping of an Atom Bomb
  • 2.1 Toxic / Hazardous Agents as Weapons of the Terrorist
  • 2.2 Possible Bioorganisms / Toxins as weapons of the Terrorists
  • 2.3 Niaid High Priority Biodefense Products
  • 2.4 Radiological Weapons
  • 2.5 Some Historical Experiences
  • 2.5.1 From Chemical Accidents in Bhopal
  • 2.5.2 Experiences from the Terroristsâ€? Attack on Twin Towers and Anthrax Mail Scare in the USA
  • 2.5.3 What Did the World Learn Out of this Incident?2.6 Experiences From Biological Weapons
  • 2.7 Chernobyl Experience
  • 2.8 Hiroshima and Nagasaki Experience
  • 2.9 How Real is it that the Terrorists will Ever use Radio
  • Logical Weapons?
  • 2.10 Author's Own Experience
  • 2.10.1 Authorâ€?s Experiences with the Twin Tower Disaster
  • 2.10.2 Bhopal Toxic Gas Disasterâ€?Authorâ€?s Own Experience
  • Chapter-3. Hazardous chemicals / Biologicals / Radiologicals as Potential Weapons for the Terrorists
  • 3.1 Safe Production, Handling, Storage and Transportation of Chemicals: Safety Grading3.2 Chemical Disasters: International Experience
  • 3.2.1 Toxicological Emergencies: Disaster Management
  • 3.2.2 Disaster Response: Aftermath of a Major Disaster
  • 3.2.3 Doâ€?s and Donâ€?ts Regardings Some Commonly Known Hazardous SubstancesExposure Signs, Symptoms and Possible Treatments
  • 3.3 CDC Recommendations Regarding Appropriate Type of Treatments
  • 3.3.1 Bioterrorism
  • 3.4 Some Clues to Potential Bioterrorist Attack
  • 3.5 Preparedness at the Community Level
  • 3.6 Preparedness at the State and Federal Government Level3.7 Safety Measures During Transport
  • 3.7.1 What to Do If You Find Out Suspicious Biological Specimens
  • 3.7.2 Gearing up Laboratory Capabilities
  • 3.7.3 Preparedness at the Local Community Level
  • 3.7.4 Preparedness at the State and Federal Government Level Ensuring ProperPreparation at the Laboratory Level
  • 3.8 Anthrax
  • 3.8.1 Critical Criteria
  • 3.8.2 Cutaneous Anthrax
  • 3.8.3 Gastrointestinal Anthrax
  • 3.8.4 Inhalation Anthrax
  • 3.8.5 Treatment
  • 3.8.6 Prophylaxis

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