Buch, Englisch, 1138 Seiten, Format (B × H): 262 mm x 187 mm, Gewicht: 3090 g
Buch, Englisch, 1138 Seiten, Format (B × H): 262 mm x 187 mm, Gewicht: 3090 g
ISBN: 978-1-4987-5195-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc
Using the authors many years of experience in emergency services and his skills as a hazardous materials consultant, prepares the first responder to handle everything from re-establishing control and on-scene triage to investigating the crime. Including information on pre-incident and avoidance tactics, the author also discusses monitoring and detection techniques, protective equipment and decontamination, and an extensive list of resource organizations and training opportunities. This up-to-date 3rd edition is written to provide concise information for emergency responders who might be called upon to confront explosive, chemical, nuclear, biological, or incendiary acts of terrorism.
Zielgruppe
Academic, Professional, and Professional Practice & Development
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Weitere Infos & Material
1. Introduction 2. History of terrorism 3. Foiled terrorist plots: Successes in terrorism prevention 4. Evolution of terrorism and terrorist groups 5. Active shooter 6. Explosive terrorism characteristics of explosives and explosions 7. Improvised explosive devices and suicide bombers 8. Chemical terrorist agents 9. Biological terrorist agents 10. Nuclear terrorism 11. Incendiary terrorism 12. Monitoring and detection equipment for terrorist agents 13. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and decontamination for terrorist agents 14. Response to acts of terrorism 15. Terrorism resources and response training 16. Future of terrorism