{"product_id":"science-and-technology-of-terrorism-tushar-k-ghosh-9781420071818","title":"Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, resources on terrorism and counterterrorism tend to focus on the social, behavioral, and legal aspects of the subject, with minimal emphasis on the scientific and technological aspects. Taking into account these practical considerations, the second edition of \u003cstrong\u003eScience and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism\u003c\/strong\u003e discusses the nature of terrorism and the materials used by terrorists. It describes how intelligence professionals and law enforcement personnel can detect and destroy these materials, and how they can deal with terrorist groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume begins by introducing the shift in analysis of terrorist attacks after September 11, 2001 and summarizes selected case studies. It discusses the origin and nature of terrorism and the factors involved in diplomacy. Covering a broad range of topics, the book examines: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eAerosol dispersion of toxic materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBioterrorism and the manufacture, detection, and delivery of biological agents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAgricultural terrorism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNuclear terrorism and nuclear weapons systems, threats, and safeguards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChemical terrorism, including manufacture, detection, delivery, and decontamination\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCyber-terrorism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePersonal protective equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe role of government at federal, state, and local levels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe role of international agencies and their resources, capabilities, and responsibilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe National Infrastructure Protection Plan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs terrorist activities increase globally, it is critical that those charged with protecting the public understand the myriad of ways in which terrorists operate. While we cannot predict where, when, and how terrorists will strike, our vigilance in staying abreast of the terrorist threat is the only way to have a fighting chance against those who seek to destroy our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tushar K. Ghosh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1420071815\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781420071818\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 604\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2010 pg. 155","brand":"Tushar K. Ghosh","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48113500029183,"sku":"9781420071818","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_70a2f529-221f-46a2-b2cf-1eb5fba20779.jpg?v=1769615434","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/science-and-technology-of-terrorism-tushar-k-ghosh-9781420071818","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}