Biosecurity & Bioterrorism: Containing and Preventing Biological Threats Jeffrey R. Ryan, Jan F. Glarum Biosecurity and Bioterrorism is the first book to take a holistic approach to biosecurity with coverage of pathogens, prevention and response methodology. Part I provides a conceptual understanding of biowarfare, bioterrorism and the laws we have to counteract this; Part II investigates known biothreat agents and the threat from emerging diseases; Part III focuses on agricultural terrorism and food security; Part IV outlines international, US, and local initiatives for biodefense and biosecurity. Case studies illustrate biodefense against both intentional terrorism and natural outbreaks. The authors bring to their writing an extraordinary combination of experience in academia and the clinical world, as well as real-world experience in technical and practical matters. They make the scientific material clear and fascinating for readers with a basic knowledge of biology, and address the hazards in the context of the planning strategies government and industry can develop to prepare for and respond to such events. This book addresses the following issues: * How are these agents used in biowarfare? * How likely are we to face either a natural outbreak or intentional human/animal infection? * How can we prepare for this effective biodefense? Jeffrey R. Ryan PhD is a retired US Army officer, and currently a Professor of Emergency Management at Jacksonville State University, where he provides instruction on various aspects of emergency preparedness with a focus on terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction, medical aspects of emergency management, public health preparedness, biodefense, and biosecurity. He is also the Managing Director of Quetzal Consulting, Inc. which performs a wide array of consultative services related to biothreat pathogen detection and tropical diseases research. Jan F. Glarum has 28 years of varied experience in the fields of response, planning, assessment and training. For the last 10 years he has worked extensively in the field as a counter-terrorism consultant and instructor in support of civilian and military operations. He is currently working with the US Department of Justice, the US Department of Homeland Security, and the US Navy.