Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Containing and Preventing Biological Threats

Author:   Jeffrey Ryan (Department of Emergency Management, Jacksonville State University, AL, USA) ,  Jeffrey Ryan (Department of Emergency Management, Jacksonville State University, AL, USA) ,  Jeffrey Ryan (Department of Emergency Management, Jacksonville State University, AL, USA) ,  Jeffrey Ryan (Department of Emergency Management, Jacksonville State University, AL, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9780128020296


Pages:   392
Publication Date:   12 February 2016
Format:   Paperback
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Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, Second Edition, takes a holistic approach to biosecurity, with coverage of pathogens, prevention, and response methodology. It addresses these hazards in the context of vulnerability assessments and the planning strategies government and industry can use to prepare for and respond to such events. The book is organized into four thematic sections: Part I provides a conceptual understanding of biowarfare, bioterrorism and the laws we have to counteract this; Part II investigates known bioagents and the threat from emerging diseases; Part III focuses on agricultural terrorism and food security; and Part IV outlines international, US, and local initiatives for biodefense and biosecurity. Case studies illustrate biodefense against both intentional terrorism and natural outbreaks.

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Author:   Jeffrey Ryan (Department of Emergency Management, Jacksonville State University, AL, USA) ,  Jeffrey Ryan (Department of Emergency Management, Jacksonville State University, AL, USA) ,  Jeffrey Ryan (Department of Emergency Management, Jacksonville State University, AL, USA) ,  Jeffrey Ryan (Department of Emergency Management, Jacksonville State University, AL, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.770kg
ISBN:  

9780128020296


ISBN 10:   0128020296
Pages:   392
Publication Date:   12 February 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

PART I BIOSECURITY, BIODEFENSE, AND THE REASON FOR THEM 1. Seeds of Destruction   2. Recognition of Biological Threat PART II THE THREAT TO HUMAN HEALTH 3. Category A Diseases and Agents   4. Category B Diseases and Agents   5. Category C Diseases and Agents   6. Recognize, Avoid, Isolate, and Notify   7. Case Studies PART III THE THREAT TO AGRICULTURE 8. Biological Threat to Agriculture   9. Recent Animal Disease Outbreaks and Lessons Learned PART IV INITIATIVES, ISSUES, ASSETS, AND PROGRAMS 10. Legal Aspects of Biosecurity   11. Response at the State and Local Level   12. Biosecurity Programs and Assets   13. Consequence Management and a Model Program   14. Future Directions for Biosecurity 

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...of interest for healthcare security managers (how to manage the fear and panic if an unknown pathogen appears to be causing illness let alone death) and security for labs that are researching in this field. --Professional Security Magazine Online,Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, Second Edition


...provides an up-to-date discussion of bioterrorism in all its manifestations and the biosecurity measures required to counter it...Thanks to the author's practitioner-based insight, readers will find this text to be highly useful. --Security Management ...of interest for healthcare security managers (how to manage the fear and panic if an unknown pathogen appears to be causing illness let alone death) and security for labs that are researching in this field. --Professional Security Magazine Online


Author Information

Mr. Ryan is a retired US Army officer and currently a Professor at Jacksonville State University’s Department of Emergency Management within the Institute of Emergency Preparedness. The program provide instruction on various aspects of emergency preparedness with a focus on terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction, medical aspects of emergency management, public health preparedness, biodefense, and biosecurity. His research interests are biothreat pathogen detection, agro-terrorism and the role of military forces in disaster response and humanitarian assistance.Since 2003, Professor Ryan has also served as Managing Director of Quetzal Consulting, Inc. a private firm specializing in a wide array of consultative services related to biothreat pathogen detection, tropical diseases research, course development, diagnostics development, marketing and product management. Services are provided to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, defense contractors (SAIC, GeoCenters and EAI) and biotechnology and diagnostics companies, among others.

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