Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents, Volume 2: Nonlethal Chemical Agents and Biological Warfare Agents

The Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents,Volume 2: Pathogens,Mid-Spectrum,and Incapacitating Agents,Third Edition provides rapid access to key data to response professionals and decision-makers on a broad range of agents and pathogens. It includes information on chemical agents, biological agents, mid-spectrum agents, and entomological agents, as well as detailed information on individual agents that have been used on the battlefield, stockpiled as weapons, used or threatened to be used by terrorists, or have been otherwise assessed by qualified law enforcement and response organizations. The information has been updated and expanded to contain more information on toxicology, health effects, presentation of diseases, advances in medical care and treatment, as well as protective actions needed at the scene of an incident.

Format: Hardback
Length: 596 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents,Volume 2: Pathogens,Mid-Spectrum,and Incapacitating Agents,Third Edition is a comprehensive resource for response professionals and decision-makers seeking rapid access to key data on a wide range of agents and pathogens. This volume presents information on a diverse array of chemical and biological agents, including those developed for non-lethal purposes and those with significant military implications.

The biological agents discussed in this handbook are militarily significant pathogens that could be weaponized to pose a threat to people, animals, or crops, as well as other agricultural interests. Mid-spectrum agents, which fall outside the scope of the Chemical or Biological Weapons Conventions, encompass toxins and bioregulators. Entomological agents, the final class of agents discussed, are arthropods that could devastate a country's agriculture infrastructure and economy. While they were proposed for inclusion in the Biological Weapons Convention, they were never adopted.

In addition to providing detailed information on each of these agent classes, the handbook also includes comprehensive coverage of individual agents that have been used on the battlefield, stockpiled as weapons, used or threatened by terrorists, or assessed by qualified law enforcement and response organizations. These agents are deemed to be of significant concern.

The information presented in this edition has been updated and expanded to include more comprehensive information on toxicology, health effects, disease presentation, advances in medical care and treatment, as well as protective actions needed at the scene of an incident.

Key Features:

Focuses on the key information needed during an emergency response.
Provides detailed information on a wide range of agents and pathogens.
Includes both chemical and biological agents.
Addresses mid-spectrum agents and entomological agents.
Updates and expands coverage to include toxicology, health effects, disease presentation, medical care, and protective actions.

Weight: 1310g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032137247
Edition number: 3 ed