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Bioterror in the 21st Century: Emerging Threats in a New Global Environment
Contributor(s): Gerstein, Daniel M. (Author)

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ISBN: 1591143136     ISBN-13: 9781591143130
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2009
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Annotation: Political Science/Political Freedom & Security/ Intelligence
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | Terrorism
- History | Military - Biological & Chemical Warfare
- Political Science | Security (national & International)
Dewey: 363.325
LCCN: 2009025842
Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6.14" W x 8.96" L (0.82 lbs) 272 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 21st Century
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Choice 05/01/2010
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2010 pg. 161
 
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Publisher Description:
Daniel Gerstein draws on twenty-nine years of experience in the security and defense sectors to address the threat of bioterrorism in the twenty-first century. He warns that while the proliferation of knowledge and capabilities in the field of biotechnology offers ever-increasing opportunities for scientific breakthroughs, the potential for the misuse of that knowledge also increases. Gerstein takes a classic game theory approach in his analysis of the potential for a bioterror attack in the future. His examination provides an objective capability for assessing threats, understanding emerging trends, and developing mitigation strategies. However, in the end the book is less about predicting future behavior than about understanding the framework in which dangerous capabilities are allowed to proliferate. The study also makes a valuable contribution to the debate over perceived threats and vulnerabilities in this new global environment

Contributor Bio(s): Gerstein, Daniel M.: - Daniel M. Gerstein is a retired U.S. Army colonel with a Ph.D. in biodefense. He has served worldwide with organizations involved in homeland security, combat, peacekeeping, and humanitarian assistance operations. A resident of Alexandria, VA, he is the author of Securing America�s Future, Leading at the Speed of Light, and Assignment Pentagon.
 
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