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"What is biosecurity? It's the methods militaries use to protect us from biological attacks, and developing biosecurity systems, protocols, and technology requires the application of every area of STEM. As such, readers gain a stronger understanding of a variety of STEM concepts as they explore this exciting and essential topic. They learn how the things they learn in the classroom can applied to keep us safe. The clear main text is presented alongside...
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"Throughout history, armies have used various kinds of germs to cripple their enemies. International treaties currently outlaw the use of biological weapons, but this does not necessarily mean that none are being developed. Through informative text, augmented by detailed infographics and sidebars, readers learn about the history of biological warfare and ways it can be avoided in the future. Annotated quotes from experts on this topic and discussion...
3) Germ warfare
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Among the most fearsome tools of the modern era of war-and certainly one of the most controversial-biological weapons exist within the arsenals of many nations. This book discusses the history of biological warfare from ancient times through the modern era and examines the various types of weaponized organisms that can and have been be used by nations and may be used by non-state actors in potential acts of bioterrorism. It also documents the preventative...
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Six teens face a bioterrorist attack on American soil as four are infected with a mysterious disease affecting their small New Jersey neighborhood and two others, both brilliant computer hackers, assist the United States Intelligence Coalition in tracking the perpetrators.
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What is bioterrorism and how can the United States prepare and defend itself from this threat? Readers will learn about the history of biological warfare and terrorism, from ancient to medieval to modern times. Stories of a salmonella cult attack, a smallpox outbreak war game to test the nation s readiness for a biological attack, and biosecurity breaches in Tokyo describe some of the nation s experiences with biological warfare. Through informative...
9) Germ warfare
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Among the most fearsome tools of the modern era of war, and certainly one of the most controversial, biological weapons exist within the arsenals of many nations. This book discusses the history of biological warfare from ancient times through the modern era and examines the various types of weaponized organisms that can and have been be used by nations and may be used by nonstate actors in potential acts of bioterrorism. It also documents the preventative...