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As terrorists become more determined to cause chaos, the possibility of them using chemical or biological weapons increases. An attack of this nature in any county would pose a great danger to the entire world. Modern technology has made it easier for terrorists to produce chemical and biological weapons for use in public areas. In order to prevent attacks, or contain the spread of disease or chemical exposure, the response must be rapid, organized and thorough. Forensic Aspects of Biological and Chemical Terrorism is an eye-opening resource for first responders, health care professionals, law enforcement agencies and government officials. It provides valuable insight into what response areas need improvement and what responder roles should be. It extensively covers the investigation of attacks from the signs and symptoms of diseases and chemical exposure to scene investigation. This timely resource is a must have for anyone involved in public health and public safety. Click on the book title for more information

The book covers mass disasters of all types, including acts or terrorism and natural disasters. The twenty-two chapters cover diverse topics from forensic investigation into the cause of the disaster, to identifying and handling the deceased, to legal considerations. This book also informs you psychopathic behavior and the media in terrorist acts and the psychology at work in terrorist activity. Also included are examples of mass disaster management plans including the National Association of Medical Examiners Mass Fatality Plan. Click on the book title for more information

This book discusses infectious diseases, their transmission and the legal implications of outbreaks. It includes sections on waterborne, foodborne, airborne, human body fluid borne and insect borne diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites. It also includes a section on biological weapons including legal implications in diseases of concern. Click on the book title for more information

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Written in an easy-to-understand format, this outstanding guide by the nation's foremost forensic scientists will introduce to you the basics of crime scene evaluation. The authors list basic information for evidence collection, investigation and reconstruction for just about any crime scene imaginable. They also discuss legal aspects of crime scene investigation including principles of search and seizure.Click on the book title for more information

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State Open Government Law and Practice in a Post-9/11 World is your guide to changes in U.S. state public information laws in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and changes in national public information laws in countries such with elevated terrorist threats and activity. Click on the book title for more information

This sixth edition of Terrorism Law has been updated to include some of our nation’s biggest changes in fighting the war. This book highlights some of the legal and policy challenges that confront the United States, and emphasizes the importance of developing capable military forces while promoting democracy as the long-term solution to terrorism. It includes chapters on the Iraq war, Supreme Court decisions on detainees, interrogation techniques of the United States military, civil liberties and human rights, civil litigation and the War on Terror, cyber terrorism, and bioterrorism. This new sixth edition is designed to be used as a reference and text in this emerging area of law. It includes many appendices containing important American and international documents pertaining to the War on Terror as well as discussion questions, citations of legal cases pertaining to terrorism, and bibliographic information for further reference. Click on the book title for more information

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Terrorism Litigation, Second Edition, focuses on the law and practice of litigating claims of victims of international terrorism. The authors discuss the major landmark cases which involve the attempts of American victims to obtain justice through the U.S. legal system. It explains applicable federal statutes including the Alien Tort Claims Act of 1789, the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1990 (“the Klinghoffer Act”), the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, the Flatow Amendment, Terrorism Risk Insurance Act and others. Author David J. Strachman demonstrates the many differences between civil terrorism litigation, in which virtually all defendants are either rogue state sponsors of terrorism or designated terrorist organizations, and more common tort litigation which typically attempts to balance the conflicting claims of litigants. This comprehensive text includes chapters on sovereign immunity, damages, subject matter and personal jurisdiction, policy concerns, the role of the U.S. government in terrorism cases, proving liability, defenses, financial support cases, satisfying terrorism judgments, discovery and practical concerns. Click on the book title for more information

Whether you have little prior knowledge of the field or already know about the basics of technology and the law, this book is your best resource. This book has an excellent introduction to computer and software technology, as well as a summary of current statutory and case law in the principal areas of high-tech litigation. It also covers the discovery and admissibility of computer-related evidence. The author includes a collection of tips, strategy and insights into high-tech litigation, both for court and alternate dispute resolution forums. Finally, the author discusses pretrial investigation and discovery in performance failure cases.

The author has updated this edition by adding information on state-of-the-art technology, including computer networks and the Internet, online services and bulletin boards, optical disks and CD ROMs, multimedia systems, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence and neural networks. Click on the book title for more information