| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 191 pages) : illustrations. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
NATO science series. Series V, Science and technology policy,
1387-6708 ;
v. 51
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NATO science series. Series V, Science and technology policy ; v. 51.
1387-6708
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| Note |
International conference proceedings. |
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Includes indexes. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Science and technology policies for the anti-terrorism era / Andrew D. James -- Promoting science and technology to serve national security / James J. Richardson, Whitney Matson and Robert Peters -- What can the science and technology community contribute? / Bill Durodié -- R & D and the war on terrorism: generalising the Israeli experience / Isaac Ben-Israel, Oren Setter and Asher Tishler -- Making the UK safer : detecting and decontaminating chemical and biological agents / Alastair Hay -- Cleanup after a CBRN terrorist event: what do users need from the science community? / Konstantin Volcheck and Merv Fingas -- A framework for homeland security research and development: the United States' perspective / Penrose C. Albright and Holly A. Dockery -- Development of a science and technology response for CBRN terrorism: the Canadian CBRN Research and Technology Initiative / Camillie A. Boulet -- Engaging the science and technology community in the fight against terrorism / Heiko Borchert -- Creating a paradigm for effective international cooperation in homeland security technology development / Holly A. Dockery and Penrose C. Albright -- Enhancing transatlantic cooperation on S & T for homeland defense and counter-terrorism / Richard A. Bitzinger -- Impacts of post-September 11 security policies on U.S. science / Albert H. Teich -- Individual and collective roles scientists can play in strengthening international treaties / The Royal Society -- National security, terrorism and the control of life science research / Brian Rappert. |
| Summary |
Considers the science and technology policies necessary for defense against terrorism and other threats to security; assesses the priorities for governments, universities, national laboratories and industrial firms; and identifies how governments and the science and technology community can most effectively work together to enhance our security. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Terrorism -- Prevention -- Technological innovations -- United States -- Congresses.
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Terrorism -- Prevention -- Technological innovations. |
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United States. |
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Terrorism -- Prevention. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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| Added Author |
James, Andrew D.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Science and Technology Policies for the Anti-Terrorism Era (2004 : Manchester, England). Science and technology policies for the anti-terrorism era. Amsterdam : IOS Press, ©2006 1586036467 (DLC) 2006929619 (OCoLC)71814382 |
| ISBN |
1429418974 (electronic book) |
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9781429418973 (electronic book) |
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1586036467 (hardbound) |
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9781586036461 (hardbound) |
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9781607501916 |
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1607501910 |
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