Breeding bio insecurity : how U.S. biodefense is exporting fear, globalizing risk, and making us all less secure / Lynn C. Klotz & Edward J. Sylvester.
- Klotz, Lynn C.
- Date:
- 2009
- Books
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Description
This book argues that the conditions of research in bioweapons and biosecurity pose a greater risk to health and security of Americans than do bioterrorist attacks, but that this risk can be countered and defeated with greater efforts against infectious diseases and greater international oversight and transparency.
Publication/Creation
Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2009.
Physical description
260 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contributors
Bibliographic information
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Dangerous crossing -- A future bright and dark -- A hawk turns to peace, doves go to war -- Devils we've known -- Paranoia begets permissiveness -- Dangerous acquaintances -- Who's minding the store? -- All roads must lead to public health -- Down to grass roots -- Acting globally.
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Location Status Medical CollectionUG447.8 2009K57bOpen shelves
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ISBN
- 9780226444055
- 0226444058