The Threat of Biological Terrorism in the New Millennium

The use of biological weapons in times of war has a long and detailed history in the 20th century. Today, analysts, law enforcement, and intelligence experts suggest that biological weapons may be used to cause mass illness and death by terrorists domestically and internationally. In fact, an incide...

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Published in:The American behavioral scientist (Beverly Hills) 2001-02, Vol.44 (6), p.1032-1041
Main Authors: KUHR, STEVEN, HAUER, JEROME M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
20th century
Anthrax
Behavioural sciences
Biological & chemical terrorism
Biological & chemical weapons
Biological weapons
Disease prevention
Emergency medical care
Epidemics
Experts
Future
Health care
Illnesses
Infectious diseases
Intelligence
Laboratories
Law enforcement
National Security
Police
Surveillance
Terrorism
Terrorists
Toxins
U.S.A
Warfare
Weapons
World War I
World War II
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Summary:The use of biological weapons in times of war has a long and detailed history in the 20th century. Today, analysts, law enforcement, and intelligence experts suggest that biological weapons may be used to cause mass illness and death by terrorists domestically and internationally. In fact, an incident of biological terrorism was perpetrated on the citizens of a rural Oregon community in 1984. Government agencies at the local, state, and federal levels must establish programs to detect natural or intentional epidemics early so as to afford the maximum protection for citizens by way of mass prophylaxis and mass medical care.
ISSN:0002-7642
1552-3381
DOI:10.1177/00027640121956539