Riot Control Agents: Issues in Toxicology, Safety & Health (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780415299022)

The proliferation and sophistication of riot control chemicals mean that all parties need to understand the responsible use and effects of such compounds. This book provides practical information on the history, chemistry, and biology of riot control agents and discusses their biological actions, risk assessment issues, and recent technical developments. Chapters include information on chemical analysis, toxicology, pharmacology, risk management, and environmental issues. Emerging concepts, trends, and technologies are also discussed in detail. This resource will be welcomed by researchers, medical and public health officials, law enforcement and criminal justice personnel, and scientists.

Author: Eugene J. Olajos
ISBN-10: 0415299020
ISBN-13: 9780415299022
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 01/27/2004
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 10.26h x 7.12w x 1.01d