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The Threat of Bio-Terrorism
Research Paper # 108877
The Threat of Bio-Terrorism
This paper explores the threat of bio-terrorism and its prevention.
4,605 words (approx. 18.4 pages) |
16 sources |
MLA | 2008
Paper Summary:
The paper researches whether al Qaeda or any other international terrorist group has the motivation and capability to develop and use bio-weapons to carry out their missions of terror. The paper also examines the capability of authorities to deal with this challenge to existing health and defense systems. The paper studies the 2001 anthrax attack and contends that terror groups definitely have the intention to attack with bio-weapons, although we can only speculate about their capabilities. The paper asserts, however, that the threat is very real and the biggest imperative is to neutralize any al Qaeda scientists and technicians engaged in bio-weapons development.Outline:
Introduction
Bio-Weapons
Biological Agents
Response
Prevention
Conclusion
From the Paper:
"The threat posed by biological disease agents as a terrorist weapon emerged following the anthrax scare in October 2001, when anonymous letters filled with anthrax spores were mailed to US senators and selected media men. Anthrax is one of many biological agents suitable for use as weapon of mass destruction, which fall under five categories: bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, fungi and toxins. The anthrax attack in the US came soon after 9/11, in which the terrorist group identified with al Qaeda seized two civilian planes and smashed them into the World Trade Center in New York and killed about 3,000 people."Sample of Sources Used:
- Hoffman, Bruce. "The Leadership Secrets of Osama bin Laden." The Atlantic Monthly, April2003: 1-5.
- Cheslak, T. & Eitzen Jr., E. "Chemical and Epidemiological Principles of Anthrax."Emerging Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Vol. 5, No. 4, July-August 1999; 15-46.
- Christopher, G., Cieslak, T., Pavlin, J. & Eitzen Jr. E. "Biological Warfare: A HistoricalPerspective." JAMA 1997; 278.
- Connor, S. "The Truth about Anthrax." The Independent, London, 10 October 2001.
- Danitz, T. "Terrorism's New Theater - Biological and Chemical Weapons." Insight on theNews, 26 January 1998; 18-67.
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APA Citation:
The Threat of Bio-Terrorism (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-The-Threat-of-Bio-Terrorism/108877
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"The Threat of Bio-Terrorism" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-The-Threat-of-Bio-Terrorism/108877>
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