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Title:
Bioterrorism / Roman Espejo, book editor.
Author:
Espejo, Roman, 1977-
Publication Information:
Detroit, MI : Greenhaven Press, c2013.
Call Number:
HV6433.3 .B567 2013
ISBN:
9780737764741

9780737764758
Series:
Opposing viewpoints series

Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
231 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents:
How great is the threat of bioterrorism? Bioterrorism poses a serious threat / Biological threats: a matter of balance / Bioterrorism threatens food supplies / The threat of bioterrorism to food supplies is exaggerated / Agroterrorism poses a threat to US agriculture / The threat of agroterrorism to US agriculture is exaggerated

What are the issues associated with biodefense research? Biodefense research is safe / Biodefense research is unsafe / The expansion of biodefense research is necessary / The expansion of biodefense research requires more oversight / Infectious disease research should be pursued instead of biodefense research / Biodefense research should account for citizens' concerns

How should the United States prepare for and protect against bioterrorism? Cities ready with mock bioterror drills / US not ready for bioterrorism attack: report / Mass vaccination could be necessary to protect against smallpox / Mass vaccination is not necessary to protect against smallpox / Citizens must be prepared to respond to bioterrorism

What anti-bioterrorism policies should the United States have? Project BioShield is necessary to keep Americans safe / Project BioShield does not keep Americans any safer / The anthrax vaccine is safe and protects military personnel / The use of the anthrax vaccine on military personnel is problematic / Reauthorizing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act will help protect against bioterrorism
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