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

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.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    UG447.8 2009K57b
    Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 9780226444055
  • 0226444058