Biological Weapons
Recognizing, Understanding, and Responding to the Threat
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
| Author: | Kristy Young Johnson, Paul Matthew Nolan | ISBN: | 9781119085317 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | May 3, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Wiley | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kristy Young Johnson, Paul Matthew Nolan |
| ISBN: | 9781119085317 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | May 3, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Wiley |
| Language: | English |
Gives readers a detailed understanding of how specific biological weapons work and how those affected by the weapons would be treated
- Teaches the reader to recognize the symptoms of each biological weapon and understand the threat these weapons pose
- Concentrates on the weapons considered the greatest threats by the CDC such as Anthrax, Botulism, Smallpox, Ricin toxin, Ebola, Plague, and Viral encephalitis
- Provides a detailed understanding of how specific biological weapons work and how to recognize the symptoms of those affected by the weapons as well as how they would be treated
- Includes case studies, chapter review questions, and the instructor’s supplemental materials include PowerPoint presentations, a Test Bank, and suggestions for student projects
- Begins with a primer on microbiology, the human immune system’s response to these biological agents, and the defense agencies involved with protecting the public against these agents
Gives readers a detailed understanding of how specific biological weapons work and how those affected by the weapons would be treated
- Teaches the reader to recognize the symptoms of each biological weapon and understand the threat these weapons pose
- Concentrates on the weapons considered the greatest threats by the CDC such as Anthrax, Botulism, Smallpox, Ricin toxin, Ebola, Plague, and Viral encephalitis
- Provides a detailed understanding of how specific biological weapons work and how to recognize the symptoms of those affected by the weapons as well as how they would be treated
- Includes case studies, chapter review questions, and the instructor’s supplemental materials include PowerPoint presentations, a Test Bank, and suggestions for student projects
- Begins with a primer on microbiology, the human immune system’s response to these biological agents, and the defense agencies involved with protecting the public against these agents
