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The global threat of new and reemerging infectious diseases : reconciling U.S. national security and public health policy / Jennifer Brower, Peter Chalk
Bib ID 876646
Format BookBook
Description Santa Monica, Calif. : Rand, 2003 
xxvii, 146 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. 
ISBN 0833032933 
Summary

"This book provides the most comprehensive analysis to date of the security implications posed by infectious disease. It should be of interest to policymakers, officials at all levels who are developing strategies to cope with the threat posed by pathogens, and all those concerned with the evolving global security environment."--BOOK JACKET.

Full contents
  • Ch. 1. Disease and Human Security
  • Ch. 2. Factors Associated with the Increased Incidence and Spread of Infectious Diseases
  • Ch. 3. AIDS in South Africa: Extent, Implications, and Response
  • Ch. 4. U.S. Security and the Risk Posed by Infectious Diseases
  • Ch. 5. U.S. Capabilities to Counter Infectious Diseases
  • Ch. 6. Conclusion
  • App. CDC Surveillance and Collection Systems.
 
Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 119-146).

Subjects Communicable diseases - Social aspects.  |  National security.  |  Bioterrorism - Health aspects.  |  Emergency medical services - Government policy.  |  Emergency management.
Other authors/contributors Chalk, Peter  |  Brower, Jennifer, 1967-
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Infectious diseases

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