Biological Weapons

Recognizing, Understanding, and Responding to the Threat

von Kristy Young Johnson

356 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Gives readers a detailed understanding of how specific biological weapons work and how those affected by the weapons would be treated - Teaches the reader to recognize the symptoms of each biological weapon and understand the threat these weapons pose - Concentrates on the weapons considered the greatest threats by the CDC such as Anthrax, Botulism, Smallpox, Ricin toxin, Ebola, Plague, and Viral encephalitis - Provides a detailed understanding of how specific biological weapons work and how to recognize the symptoms of those affected by the weapons as well as how they would be treated - Includes case studies, chapter review questions, and the instructor's supplemental materials include PowerPoint presentations, a Test Bank, and suggestions for student projects - Begins with a primer on microbiology, the human immune system's response to these biological agents, and the defense agencies involved with protecting the public against these agents

• Reihe: Wiley
• ISBN: 9781118830598
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 22.04.2016
• Größe: 240 x 161 mm
• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons