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Bioterrorism Preparedness: Medicine - Public Health - Policy
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Meeting the acute need for a book determining the crucial elements of bioterrorism preparedness, this is a global perspective of the history and current concepts for bioterrorism, integrating the legal, medical, scientific and public health strategies.
It furthermore discusses the role of WHO and international health regulations for bioterrorism preparedness.
For microbiologists, epidemiologists, biotechnologists, public health agencies, and pharmaceutists.
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A Comprehensive and well written book.......2006-12-23
Dr Khardori, a renowned expert in Infectious Diseases, has edited this informative and comprehensive book. This is the only book of its kind - well researched, and written, and places the issue of bioterrorism in historical perspective. I would recommend this to physicians, medical students, and to anyone involved with public health and policy.
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Citing viable homeland defense strategies, this book examines the potential agents, delivery methods, and toxic and nontoxic effects of possible nuclear, biological, and chemical terrorist attacks. Providing countermeasures for governmental and emergency first-response teams, the book covers the impact of WMDs on public health, agriculture, and economic infrastructures, as well as the limitations of sensor/detection technology and the prediction of potential biological and chemical events. It also discusses the effects of next wave cyberterrorism, the roles of state and federal agencies, root causes of terrorism, how to diagnose a chemical or bioterrorism event in the emergency room, and more.
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Unique.......2002-09-29
The Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism examine some topics that you might find in other texts but in a more understandable format and with greater depth. It goes beyond this in that it covers so much more that is unique in a variety of areas such as the theory of terrorism and technology, the group psychology of terrorism, aerosol science, sensors (one of the most complete works on chem., bio and nuclear sensors that I have seen), medical preparedness, training and homeland security infrastructure. It is concise and timely and is written by a distinguished group of scholars with a broad range of expertise to thoroughly cover all of these complex topics.
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Bioterrorism: Prevention, Preparedness And Protection
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The politics and ideology of terrorism have removed past limits on the levels of violence that terrorists are willing to use. Captured al Qaeda records clearly show that Islamic extremists have an interest in acquiring biological weapons. Still, the fact that a threat exists does not define its probability. With this study, Anthony Cordesman seeks to provide a credible risk assessment of biological terrorism.
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A Balanced View of Bioterrorism.......2006-03-02
While this book concentrates primarily on terrorism using biological weapons, the basic concepts he is bringing out need to be applied to all forms of terrorism.
Specifically, yes there is a threat of biological weapons being used by terorists. But how real is the threat. And the word 'real' means many things. For instance what is the likelihood of a biological weapon being used by a terrorist in the future -- it is high. But what if the effect is roughly the same as a person walking aaround with a cold. He sprays out germs, but only a few people get infected, and virtually none of them are killed. Is that a 'real' threat?
This book analyzes the threat but also illustrates the technical challenges, the response by Governments, and the political, economic and psychological impact of bioterrorism. It goes far behond the little news snippits that the network television news shows give to attempt to produce a credible risk assessment.
This is an extensively researched book and attempts to give a balanced view of the risk. It also gives some comparisons to natural diseases such as HIV/AIDS which are growing beyond expectations without the 'benefit' of deliberate use by terrorists.
Some 2.6 million people died of AIDS in 1999. Pneumonia killed 3.5 million. It is hard to imagine any biological attack that even approaches these numbers.
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Finding Lubchenko
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Since his millionaire father never gives him any money, slacker genius Evan Macalister "liberates" equipment from Dad's business and sells it on line. But then a man is murdered and Mr. Macalister is accused. Evan alone can clear his father's name—but only by revealing his own theft operation. And then he'll be grounded forever. There's just one thing to do—find the real murderer. Armed only with a cryptic e-mail from someone named Lubchenko, Evan sets off on a quest that catapults him and his two best friends into a world of danger and international intrigue.
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teenage james bond gets involved in bioterror plot.......2006-09-22
Simmons has invented a new subgenre, the touching thriller, and his novel succeeds at being both. Meet Evan Macalister III, a sixteen-year-old slacker living in Seattle with his incredibly wealthy tightwad father. In his father's eyes, Evan can do no right and so does not see the point of trying. He is a "charming, funny cutup" and incredibly nonchalant, a teenage James Bond who gets mixed up in bioterror. The story here, though, is better than any 007 movie.
Motherless, he and his seventy-year-old father suffer a huge generation gap. The touching part is the way they navigate their relationship. His father is arrested for murder and Evan finds himself with some evidence that would clear his father but implicate him in some criminal activity of his own. Aided by his nerdy partner in crime, Ruben, Evan discovers a clue and decides that the best course of action is to look for more evidence that would not incriminate them. The action moves to Paris as they hunt down the mysterious Lubchenko. The Bond girl is Erika, Evan's other best friend, on whom he harbors a secret crush. She speaks French and joins the caper to translate when they head to Paris.
Told in the first person in an incredibly consistent narrative voice, no sentence is out of character. Evan walks a moral tightrope throughout and the buildup to the climax is masterful, a perfectly paced thriller. Simmons employs a unique style of characterization; instead of assigning them adjectives, he has Evan tell a story about the characters' behavior. So when he tells the story about his father's business partner offering him beer at twelve years old, the reader knows what sort of man he is. Though there is underage drinking, there is also a mild anti-drug message. The language is relatively clean and the single violent scene is necessary. Chapters are short, as few as four pages. This title has appeal for young adult readers tired of the same old stuff. One of the most exciting reads to come along in a while--the intriguing cover art and title are only icing on the cake.
Ferris Bueller Goes to Paris.......2006-04-26
I personally think that "Finding Lubchenko" should be sub-titled "Ferris Bueller Goes to Paris." The main character, Evan, is a smart-aleck troublemaker who lures his nerdy best friend, Ruben, into trouble. Ruben and Evan end up skipping town to go to Paris for a week, accompanied by the lovely Erika, where they have many adventures. Ruben and Evan's backgrounds are backwards from Ferris and Cameron's (from the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off). Evan has the difficult, strict father who yells all the time, while Ruben has the liberal, lenient parents who don't notice what's going on right in front of their eyes. However, reading the dialog between Evan and Ruben, as Evan basically bullies Ruben into getting into dangerous situations, made me think of Ferris Bueller over and over again.
Finding Lubchenko is actually a mystery/thriller. Sixteen-year-old Evan is called to the principals's office one day to hear the news that his wealthy father has been arrested for murder. The fact that his straight-laced, Lutheran father could have actually committed the murder is never a serious possibility. However, Evan's own shady activities (stealing from his father's biotech firm) put him in a difficult bind. He has the evidence to free his father, but to share this evidence with the FBI will surely get Evan and Ruben into deep trouble. Evan decides instead to find evidence regarding who really committed the murder. This requires a trip to Paris (charged to Dad's credit card), and a somewhat dangerous investigation following the path of a real killer.
Despite the presence of a murderer, and the extremely dysfunctional relationship between Evan and his Dad, this is a relatively light novel. Evan's voice, expressed in first person, is entertaining and smart-alecky. The book is peppered with brief tangents illustrating Evan's relationship with his Dad, Evan's unrequited love of Erika, Evan's insecurities, and the teen night life in Paris. Most of these asides contribute to the development of Evan's character, and particularly illustrate his relationship with his widowed father.
I found Finding Lubchenko to be a fast-paced, enjoyable adventure, with an engaging teen voice. I will keep my eyes open for other books by Michael Simmons.
This review was originally published on my blog, Jen Robinson's Book Page, on April 24th, 2006.
SIMMONS DOES IT AGAIN!!!.......2006-01-07
If Holden Caulfield sired a love child on Nancy Drew while Huck Finn looked on, the result would be Evan Macalister, hero of FINDING LUBCHENKO. Who IS Lubchenko? Who wants to find him? Evan? How come? For answers to these questions, and others, you must read FINDING LUBCHENKO.
--Original and entertaining--.......2005-11-05
FINDING LUBCHENKO is a new novel by Michael Simmons. The main character is a cocky and arrogant 16-year-old kid by the name of Evan Macalister. The story is told in Evan's words and I have to admit, as the reader, I had a love/hate relationship with Evan. The kid in me admired his bravado, but the parent in me would like to lock him in his room and put him under house arrest. The truth is, Evan gets in your head and even a little in your heart. His mother's death a few years earlier left a void in Evan's life and I wanted things to work out for him. His outlandish behavior and over confidence actually hides a lonely young man who has learned a way to cope with a remote father.
Since Mr. Macalister, Evan's millionaire father, is not willing to give his son a lot of cash, Evan who works part-time in his dad's medical company takes to stealing what he considers unused electronic equipment and selling it online. Evan actually says that he "liberates" the items! When a man from the company is murdered and Mr. Macalister is arrested, Evan's realizes that the police need the murdered man's laptop computer. Unfortunately, it's one of the items that he had sold on eBay. Evan learns that the computer is in Paris and a man named Lubchenko holds all of the answers. Evan feels guilty and wants to help his father. He talks his two best friends into going to France with him. Of course, his Dad's credit card is used for a lavish visit to Paris, but finding Lubchenko is not as easy as they had hoped.
This breezy, humorous story of teenagers seemingly outwitting adults is something that, I think, both parents and their teens would enjoy.
WARNING SPOILERS!!!!.......2005-08-17
there is one thing a mystery has to have to be good. a plot twist. this book doesnt have it. the person you think it is from page1 ends up doing it. how boring. i mean it has a preaty good story line and likeable characters(except for his dad, but youre supposed to hate him) but the last 20 pages ruined it for me.
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Once again, Evan Macalister has a big problem. He's sleeping through summer school, minding his own business, when an anonymous caller warns him that his father's partner, Jim Richmond, has smuggled live smallpox virus into Europe. There he's planning to sell it to a terrorist group—and kill Evan's father to cover his tracks.What's a boy to do?
If you're Evan, it's obvious. He jets off to Europe with best friend Ruben and new girlfriend Erika to save the day. But can he do it? And even if he manages to save the world, his dad, himself, and his friends, how is he ever going to avoid being sent to military school this time?
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rise of lubchenko.......2007-01-27
this book was great it had a great ending and this book is diffenitly better than the first one
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This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the security implications of the spread of infectious diseases, including case studies of HIV/AIDS in South Africa and major public health challenges currently confronting the United States.
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The majority of Americans are concerned about bioterrorism but don't know how to protect themselves and their families. Experts believe it is only a matter of time before such an attack occurs. We know that in a disaster, survival during the first few days is often based on an individual's knowledge and preparation. This book synthesizes critical information into an easy-to-read format. The time to prepare is now!
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Homeland Security and Emergency Response is a first edition product for McGraw-Hill Higher Education. The book and its ancillaries are being developed and designed to meet the needs of a 15 hour course by the same name. It focuses on providing information on recognizing threats, acting on threats, and providing patient care as well as the communication that must occur when a threat to homeland security occurs. Threats covered include Biological, Nuclear, Chemical, Incendiary and Explosive threats. Additional information on Clandestine Drug Laboratories is also covered. The information is easy-to-read and step-by-step procedures for using related equipment and skills are included. The primary market for this product suite and course include those in emergency medical services (paramedics, EMT-Basics, First Responders), police, and those in fire.
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Biosecurity in the Global Age: Biological Weapons, Public Health, and the Rule of Law
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Biosecurity comprehensively analyzes the dramatic transformations that are reshaping how the international community addresses biological weapons and infectious diseases.
The book examines the renewed threat from biological weapons, and explores the new world of biological weapons governance. Gostin and Fidler argue that the arms control approach in the Biological Weapons Convention no longer dominates. Other strategies have emerged to challenge the arms control approach, and the book identifies four important policy trends—the criminalization of biological weapons, regulation of the biological sciences, management of the biodefense imperative, and preparation for biological weapons attack.
The book also explores the challenges to public health resulting from new security threats. The authors look at the linkages between security and public health policy, both at the national and international level. For instance, Gostin and Fidler scrutinize the difficulty of developing policies that improve defenses against both biological weapons and the threat of infectious diseases from new viral strains.
The new worlds of biological weapons and public health governance raise the importance of crafting policy responses informed by the rule of law. Thinking about the rule of law underscores the importance of finding globalized forms of biosecurity governance. The book explores patterns in recent governance initiatives and advocates building a “global biosecurity concert” as a way to address the threats biological weapons and infectious diseases present in the early 21st century.
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