Bioterrorism policy reform and implementation in the United States: The impact of the 2001 anthrax attacks
Journal: University of Birmingham Institutional Research Archive (University of Birmingham)
Year: 2013

The 2001 anthrax attacks on the United States (U.S.) Congress and U.S. media outlets showed the world that a new form of terror has emerged in our modern society. Prior to 2001, bioterrorism and biological warfare had brief mentions in history books, however, since the 2001 anthrax attacks, a new type of security has been a major priority for the U.S. Now that over a decade has passed, it is appropriate to take a closer look at the impact this act of bioterrorism had on the U.S. government’s for