Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism

Traditionally, resources on terrorism and counterterrorism tend to focus on the social, behavioral, and legal aspects of the subject, with minimal emphasis on the scientific and technological aspects. Taking into account these practical considerations, the second edition of Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism discusses the nature of terrorism and the materials used by terrorists. It describes how intelligence professionals and law enforcement personnel can detect and destroy these materials, and how they can deal with terrorist groups. This volume begins by introducing the shift in analysis of terrorist attacks after September 11, 2001 and summarizes selected case studies. It discusses the origin and nature of terrorism and the factors involved in diplomacy. Covering a broad range of topics, the book examines: Aerosol dispersion of toxic materials Bioterrorism and the manufacture, detection, and delivery of biological agents Agricultural terrorism Nuclear terrorism and nuclear weapons systems, threats, and safeguards Chemical terrorism, including manufacture, detection, delivery, and decontamination Cyber-terrorism Personal protective equipment The role of government at federal, state, and local levels The role of international agencies and their resources, capabilities, and responsibilities The National Infrastructure Protection Plan As terrorist activities increase globally, it is critical that those charged with protecting the public understand the myriad of ways in which terrorists operate. While we cannot predict where, when, and how terrorists will strike, our vigilance in staying abreast of the terrorist threat is the only way to have a fighting chance against those who seek to destroy our world.

Introduction, D. S. Viswanath A Brief Theory of Terrorism and Technology, H. K. Tillema The Group Psychology of Terrorism, M. A. Diamond Aerosols: Fundamentals, S. K. Loyalka and R. V. Tompson, Jr. Biological Terrorism: Effects, Toxicity, and Effectiveness, G. D. Christensen Biological Terrorism: Classification and Manufacture, M. A. Prelas Biological Terrorism: Weaponization and Delivery Systems, M. A. Prelas Biological Terrorism: Sensors and Detection Systems, T. K. Ghosh and M. A. Prelas Biological Terrorism: Consequences and Medical Preparedness, L. D. Ormerod Biological Terrorism: Preparation for Response—What the Government Can Do in Defending the Homeland, M. C. Warwick Agroterrorism: Agroeconomic Bioterrorism, K. A. Hickey Agroterrorism: Attributes and Implications of High-Impact Targets in U.S. Agriculture, K. Thompson Nuclear Terrorism: Nature of Radiation, W. H. Miller Nuclear Terrorism: Radiation Detection, W. H. Miller Nuclear Terrorism: Radiation Detectors—Applications in Homeland Security, T. K. Ghosh, M. A. Prelas, and R. V. Tompson, Jr. Nuclear Terrorism: Dose and Biological Effects, W. H. Miller and R. Lindsay Nuclear Terrorism: Nuclear Weapons, S. K. Loyalka Nuclear Terrorism: Threats and Countermeasures, S. K. Loyalka and M. A. Prelas Chemical Terrorism: Classification, Synthesis, and Properties, D. S. Viswanath and T. K. Ghosh Chemical Terrorism: Toxicity, Medical Management, and Mitigation, L. D. Ormerod Chemical Terrorism: Destruction and Decontamination, D. S. Viswanath and T. K. Ghosh Chemical Terrorism: Sensors and Detection Systems, M. A. Prelas and T. K. Ghosh Chemical Terrorism: Weaponization and Delivery System, M. A. Prelas and T. K. Ghosh Chemical Terrorisms: Threats and Countermeasures, L. D. Ormerod, T. K. Ghosh, and D. S. Viswanath Cyber-Terrorism, H. W. Tyrer Personal Protective Equipment, G. P. Jirka and W. Thompson National Response Plan and Preparedness, T. K. Ghosh Government and Voluntary Agencies, J. A. Bentz and T. M. Crocker The National Infrastructure Protection Plan, A. Krotman, J. R. Ballo, and M. C. Warwick Index

Tushar K. Ghosh and Mark A. Prelas are professors of nuclear engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU). Sudarshan K. Loyalka is a nuclear engineering and chemical engineering professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dabir S. Viswanath is an emeritus professor and Dowell chair of chemical engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia.