{"product_id":"handbook-of-chemical-and-biological-d-hank-ellison-9781138386778","title":"Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents, Two Volume Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince the first edition of this handbook, written in 1999, the awareness of threat scenarios--and the technical knowledge and capabilities from toxicological and medical treatment perspective--have only advanced and, largely, improved. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents, Third Edition, Two Volume Set \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eis structured to provide rapid access to key data needed by response professionals and decision-makers on a broad range of agents and pathogens that have been developed by the military, used or threatened to be used by terrorists, or industrial materials determined to be of significant concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body of information in this new edition exceeds a size that can comfortably be handled in a single volume. As such, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVolume 1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e contains those classes of military chemical agents that were developed for their lethal effects as, well as toxic industrial materials that are considered a potential threat for use as improvised agents. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVolume 2 \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003econtains chemicals that were developed for their potential as non-lethal agents, as well as all classes of biological and mid-spectrum agents. Chapters are formatted to offer rapid access to key information required by early in a response, without overwhelming them with inessential details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe information presented for every class detailed in this edition has been updated and expanded, containing more information on health effects and on the chemical, physical and biological properties of individual agents. There has been a significant increase in the number of individual agents described, as well as in the number of components, precursors, and decomposition products detailed. This edition also contains chapters on bioregulators and non-vector entomological agents, two new classes of agents not previously addressed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on the key information needed during an emergency response\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides updated toxicology, exposure hazards, physical-chemical data, and treatment of casualties for all chemical agents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfiles the presentation of diseases in people, animals, or plants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents updated protective action distances, decontamination, and remediation information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe information provided is a compilation gathered from numerous sources and arranged into the current, easy-to-access format. In order to ensure accuracy, all data has been cross-checked over the widest variety of military, scientific, and medical sources available. The \u003cb\u003eHandbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents, Third Edition \u003c\/b\u003eremains the gold-standard reference detailing the widest variety of military, scientific, and medical sources available\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e D. Hank Ellison\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138386774\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138386778\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/02\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 896\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 15.35h x 10.55w x 7.32d","brand":"D. Hank Ellison","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48447842910463,"sku":"9781138386778","price":199.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b9d9ea24-2f84-495d-9a3f-a71349a17408.jpg?v=1777235176","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/handbook-of-chemical-and-biological-d-hank-ellison-9781138386778","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}