The growing threat -- The nuclear terrorists: who, why, and how capable? -- Seizing the bomb: theft, diversion, and instability -- Making the bomb: loose materials and know-how -- Releasing radiation: power plants and other facilities -- Dispersing radiation: the dirty bomb and other devices -- Meeting the challenge: a plan for urgent action against nuclear terrorism
Summary
The Four Faces of Nuclear Terrorism, a new book from the Center for Nonproliferation Studies, assesses the motivations and capabilities of terrorist organizations to acquire and use nuclear weapons, to fabricate and detonate crude nuclear explosives, to strike nuclear power plants and other nuclear facilities, and to build and employ radiological weapons or ""dirty bombs.""
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-362) and index
