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In a guide dedicated to the emergency responders who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 attacks, a scientist with the US Department of Energy's Hanford Nuclear Reservation educates emergency personnel about types of weapons of mass destruction that terrorists might use, their health consequences, treatment options, and ways to minimize exposure to such agents. Includes a summary of recommendations, foreword by a member of the Ad Hoc Committee on Homeland Security, contributions from other scientists, and a glossary. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This book provides guidance on measures that should be considered to protect human lives from terrorist activities involving nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. It provides a historical summary of the development and use of these weapons, and continues with a detailed discussion of the types of radiation and warfare agents that are available, including methods for dispersing them. The text also analyzes human exposure to radiation or chemical and biological agents, along with treatment methods that are available to treat exposed individuals. The authors provide an exploratory look at emergency preparedness measures that can be enacted to mitigate future emergencies, including training techniques and strategies.
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