Bibliograph

Bracing for armageddon?, the science and politics of bioterrorism in America, William R. Clark

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Label

Bracing for armageddon?, the science and politics of bioterrorism in America, William R. Clark

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Bracing for armageddon?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

173683729

Responsibility statement

William R. Clark

Sub title

the science and politics of bioterrorism in America

Summary

Since September 11th, the threat of a bioterrorist attack--massive, lethal, and unpreventable--has hung in the air over America. Bracing for Armageddon? offers a vividly written primer for the general reader, shedding light on the science behind potential bioterrorist attacks and revealing what could happen, what is likely to happen, and what almost certainly will not happen

Table Of Contents

Tales of a dark winter: a play in three acts -- A brief history of bioterrorism -- Agents of terror -- Genetically modified pathogens -- The ultimate bioterrorist : Mother Nature! -- Agroterrorism : the very food on your plate (and the water in your glass) -- America responds -- Political, legal, and social issues in a national health emergency -- The politics of bioterrorism in America -- Assessing the threat

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