Breeding bio insecurity
Subtitle: how U.S. biodefense is exporting fear, globalizing risk, and making us all less secure
By: Lynn C. Klotz and Edward J. Sylvester.
Contributors: Sylvester, Edward J.
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press; University Of Chicago Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Chicago; London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780226444055
Subjects: Biological warfare; Biological weapons -- Research -- United States; Communicable diseases -- Prevention; Public health -- International cooperation; United States -- Military policy -- 21st century
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.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Dangerous crossing; title: A future bright and dark; title: A hawk turns to peace, doves go to war; title: Devils we've known; title: Paranoia begets permissiveness; title: Dangerous acquaintances; title: Who's minding the store?; title: All roads must lead to public health; title: Down to grass roots; title: Acting globally.