| Bioterror in the 21st Century: Emerging Threats in a New Global Environment Contributor(s): Gerstein, Daniel M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1591143136 ISBN-13: 9781591143130 Publisher: US Naval Institute Press OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2009 Annotation: Political Science/Political Freedom & Security/ Intelligence |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Terrorism - History | Military - Biological & Chemical Warfare - Political Science | Security (national & International) |
| Dewey: 363.325 |
| LCCN: 2009025842 |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6.14" W x 8.96" (0.82 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Daniel Gerstein draws on twenty-nine years of experience in the security and defense sectors to address the threat of bioterrorism in the twenty-first century. He warns that while the proliferation of knowledge and capabilities in the field of biotechnology offers ever-increasing opportunities for scientific breakthroughs, the potential for the misuse of that knowledge also increases. Gerstein takes a classic game theory approach in his analysis of the potential for a bioterror attack in the future. His examination provides an objective capability for assessing threats, understanding emerging trends, and developing mitigation strategies. However, in the end the book is less about predicting future behavior than about understanding the framework in which dangerous capabilities are allowed to proliferate. The study also makes a valuable contribution to the debate over perceived threats and vulnerabilities in this new global environment |
Contributor Bio(s): Gerstein, Daniel M.: - Daniel M. Gerstein is a retired U.S. Army colonel with a Ph.D. in biodefense. He has served worldwide with organizations involved in homeland security, combat, peacekeeping, and humanitarian assistance operations. A resident of Alexandria, VA, he is the author of Securing America�s Future, Leading at the Speed of Light, and Assignment Pentagon. |