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Breeding bio insecurity : how U.S. biodefense is exporting fear, globalizing risk, and making us all less secure

Title
Breeding bio insecurity : how U.S. biodefense is exporting fear, globalizing risk, and making us all less secure / Lynn C. Klotz & Edward J. Sylvester.
ISBN
9780226444055 (cloth : alk. paper)
0226444058 (cloth : alk. paper)
Published
Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2009.
Physical Description
260 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Summary
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.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
January 28, 2010
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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