Bioterrorism

Overview

"Weapons of Mass Destruction".CQ Researcher.P. 193+2002. Hot Topics Table.

Biological and Chemical Weapons.(At Issue). 2001. Hot Topics Table.

Nuclear Safety. (At Issue). 2001. Hot Topics Table.

"U.S. Response to Terrorism". Issues and Controversies on File. 2001. P. 369+. Hot Topics Table.

Weapons of Mass Destruction.(Opposing Viewpoints). 1999. Hot Topics Table.

Chemical and Biological Warfare.(Reference Shelf). 1999. Hot Topics Table.

Specific Resources

Center for the Study of Bioterrorism and Emerging Infections
This site, produced by the St. Louis University School of Public Health, provides current articles, fact sheeets, and a bibliography.

FAS Chemical and Biological Arms Control Program
The Federation of American Scientists offers a historical overview of the use of chemical weapons, as well as the description of a variety of chemical agents.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This site provides FAQs on anthrax, smallpox, and postal workers, as well as an extensive list and description of biological and chemical agents.

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