Format:
Online-Ressource (XVII, 262 p, online resource)
ISBN:
9781402062773
Series Statement:
NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics
Content:
International terrorism remains a significant threat to the peace of the world. Weapons using various materials and delivery systems have been directed against cities and infrastructure, and other materials are postulated to be usable within the near future. Some of these materials are unusual or exotic, while some are modifications of materials used daily for other purposes: biological, chemical, radiological, nuclear and explosive. These materials pose a safety challenge for first responders, slowing the response and potentially killing scarce trained personnel. This book provides informatio
Note:
"Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Emergency Management after a Major Terror Attack: The New Challenges for First Responders and Civil Protection, Ericeira Portugal, 2-4 March 2006."--verso t.p
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"Published in cooperation with NATO Public Diplomacy Division."--t.p
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Front Matter; Introduction; Security Threat Assessment; Protection Against Terrorism through Emergency Management Structures; International Disaster Response; Research and Development Needs in Field Response to Terrorism; Conclusions and Recommendations; Back Matter
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781402062759
Additional Edition:
Druckausg. ISBN 978-1-4020-6275-9
Language:
English
Subjects:
Political Science
Keywords:
Konferenzschrift
DOI:
10.1007/978-1-4020-6277-3
URL:
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