Biological Threats In The 21st Century: The Politics, People, Science And Historical Roots

• Author(s): Filippa Lentzos,
• Publisher: World Scientific
• Pages: 500
• ISBN_10: 1783269499
  ISBN_13: 9781783269495
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / Security (National & International) , History / Military / Biological & Chemical Warfare , Political Science / Public Policy / General ,

Description:... Biological Threats in the 21st Century offers a fresh understanding of contemporary biological threats to national security. Readers are introduced to the politics, people, science and historical roots of contemporary biological threats through up-to-date, rigorous and accessible chapters written by leading academics and supplemented by expert point-of-view contributions and interviews.The book provides inspiration and resources for students and researchers, as well as policy makers in government, the public policy sector and the wider community. It is particularly pertinent for those interested in biological disarmament, non-proliferation, counterterrorism and health security.