Terrorism and WMD's, Second Edition provides a comprehensive, up-to-date survey of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). Terrorist weapons and delivery methods are becoming increasingly sophisticated; as such, this book focuses on the chemistry and biology of WMDs, the development and history of their use, and human health effects of such weapons. Coverage of new threats, additional case studies, and the emergence of ISIL-and other terrorist actors-have been added to the new edition which will serve as an invaluable resources to students and professionals studying and working in the fields of terrorism, Homeland Security, and emergency response.

About the Author

John Pichtel is a professor of Natural Resources and Environmental Management at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, where he has been a faculty member since 1987. His primary research and professional activities have been in emergency response, management of hazardous materials, remediation of contaminated sites, and environmental chemistry.

Reviews

"This is one of the best and most comprehensive textbooks on terrorism and weapons of mass destruction (WMD)."

-Dr. Joshua Sinai, IASCP Homeland Security Bookshelf

Book Information
ISBN 9781498738989
Author John Pichtel
Format Hardback
Page Count 444
Imprint CRC Press Inc
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Weight(grams) 1600g