Breeding bio insecurity how U.S. biodefense is exporting fear, globalizing risk, and making us all less secure
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 a...
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Chicago, IL
University of Chicago Press
2009
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | |a Breeding bio insecurity |b how U.S. biodefense is exporting fear, globalizing risk, and making us all less secure |c Lynn C. Klotz & Edward J. Sylvester |
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| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references and index | ||
| 505 | 0 | |a 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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