Title NATO and terrorism : on scene : new challenges for first responders and civil protection / edited by Frances L. Edwards and Friedrich Steinhäusler

Published Dordrecht, Netherlands : Springer, 2007

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Description 1 online resource (xvii, 262 pages) : illustrations Series NATO security through science series. Series B, Physics and biophysics NATO security through science series. Series B, Physics and biophysics. Contents Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contributors -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Security threat assessment -- 3. Protection against terrorism through emergency management structures -- 4. International disaster response -- 5. Research and development needs in field response to terrorism -- 6. Conclusions of the workshop -- Appendix 1: List of participants -- Appendix 2: Countering fourth-generation warfare with first-through third-generation warfare: a theory of functional force employment for first responders -- Appendix 3: Review of the Brazilian emergency management after the radiological incident in Goiania in 1987 -- Appendix 4: Review of the US emergency management after the terror attacks in New York City on September 11, 2001 -- Appendix 5: Review of the US emergency management in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, August 29-- September 1, 2005 -- References -- Acronyms -- Index Summary International terrorism remains a significant threat to the peace of the world. Weapons using various materials and delivery systems have been directed against cities and infrastructure, and other materials are postulated to be usable within the near future. Some of these materials are unusual or exotic, while some are modifications of materials used daily for other purposes: biological, chemical, radiological, nuclear and explosive. These materials pose a safety challenge for first responders, slowing the response and potentially killing scarce trained personnel. This book provides informatio Analysis geneeskunde medicine volksgezondheid public health medische voorzieningen medical services noodgevallen emergencies geografische informatiesystemen geographical information systems cartografie mapping beroepsopleiding vocational training beroepsopleiding (hoger) professional education sociaal beleid social policy politicologie political science Medicine (General) Geneeskunde (algemeen) Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-258) and index Notes English Print version record Subject North Atlantic Treaty Organization -- Congresses SUBJECT North Atlantic Treaty Organization. cct North Atlantic Treaty Organization fast Subject Terrorism -- Prevention -- Congresses Emergency management -- Congresses Civil defense -- Congresses Medical emergencies. Terrorism -- Prevention. Disaster Planning -- methods Emergencies Emergency Medical Services -- organization & administration Terrorism -- prevention & control POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Law Enforcement. Civil defense. Terrorism -- Prevention. Disaster Planning -- methods. Emergencies. Emergency Medical Services -- organization & administration. Terrorism -- prevention & control. Emergency management. Medical emergencies Civil defense Emergency management Terrorism -- Prevention Genre/Form proceedings (reports) Conference papers and proceedings Conference papers and proceedings. Actes de congrès. Form Electronic book Author Edwards, Frances (Frances L.) Steinhäusler, F. (Friedrich) North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Public Diplomacy Division. ISBN 9781402062773 140206277X 9781402062766 1402062761 9781402062759 1402062753 6611066322 9786611066321

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