Terrorism and Public Health
A balanced approach to strengthening systems and protecting people
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Product details:
- Edition number New ed
- Publisher Oxford University Press
- Date of Publication 1 February 2007
- ISBN 9780195325256
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages410 pages
- Size 235x156x25 mm
- Weight 700 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 46 halftones, line illustrations and maps 0
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Short description:
This well-written, up-to-date book presents a balanced, comprehensive approach to strengthening health systems and protecting people from terrorism. It covers the health consequences of the terrorist attacks in the United States and what has been learned from them. The authors systematically review various types of terrorist weapons, including biological, chemical, nuclear, radiologic and other radioactive weapons, and describe ways that the public health and medical care systems
can be improved, while protecting civil rights and human rights.
Long description:
In a wide-ranging discussion of urgent issues, this volume examines the health consequences of the terrorist attacks in the United States and systematically reviews information on explosives, incendiaries, and small arms, as well as biologic, chemical, nuclear, radiologic and other radioactive weapons that may be used by terrorists. In a constructive approach, the authors discuss what needs to be done to improve the public health and medical care systems in preparation for possible
future terrorist attacks and threats and for addressing widespread public health problems more effectively. They also explore the origins of terrorism and discuss the civil rights and human rights issues related to government responses to terrorism. Well-written, well-organised, and up-to-date, the
book should be essential reading for many health professionals, students, and others concerned with terrorism and its health consequences.
This has to be the 'book of the year' so far, in this so important field of study, and deserves the widest possible readership.
Table of Contents:
PART I The Public Health Response to September 11 and Its Aftermath
Challenges that Terrorism Poses for Public Health
The Public Health Response to the World Trade Center Disaster
Addressing Mental Health Needs
Addressing Environmental Health Issues
Protecting the Health and Safety of Rescue and Recovery Workers
The Public Health Response to the Dissemination of Anthrax
Educating, Informing, and Mobilizing the Public
Responding to the Public Health Crisis in Afghanistan
PART II Terrorist Weapons
Small Arms, Explosives, and Incendaries
Biologic Weapons
Chemical Weapons
Nuclear, Radiologic, and Other Radioactive Weapons
PART III Challenges and Opportunities
Strengthening the Public Health System
Improving Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Laboratory Capabilities
Improving Vaccines, Antimicrobials, and Antitoxins through Research
Protecting Food, Water, and Ambient Air
Protecting Civil Liberties
Exploring the Roots of Terrorism
Promoting International Law
