Counter-terrorism for emergency responders. (2007)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Robert Burke.
• Other Names: Burke, Robert (Robert A.)
• Contents: Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the author -- 1. Introduction : It's just another hazardous materials incident! -- 2. History of terrorism -- -- 3. Chemical terrorist agents -- 4. Biological terrorist agents -- 5. Explosive terrorism -- 6. Nuclear terrorism -- 7. Incendiary terrorism -- 8. Monitoring and detection equipment for terrorist agents -- 9. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and decontamination for terrorist agents -- 10. Response tactics for terrorism : "the rules have changed" -- 11. Terrorism resources and response training -- Glossary -- References -- Appendices -- Index.
• Edition: 2nd ed
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC/Taylor & Francis
• Publication Date: 2007
• Extent: 1 online resource (xix, 510 pages, [3] pages of plates), illustrations (some color), maps
• Subjects: 363.325/7; Terrorism -- Prevention; Emergencies; Terrorism -- prevention & control; Bioterrorism -- prevention & control; Emergency Medical Services -- methods; POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Terrorism; Emergencies; Terrorism -- Prevention; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781420009903; 1420009907
• Related ISBNs: 0849399238; 9780849399237
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 455-460) and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.