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NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION. 79832_ch00_FM_5987.indd 3 8/24/11 9:22:38 PM iv Contents © Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC © Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION Introduction 13 Chemical Threats 13 Toxins 14 History© Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC © Jones & Bartlett14 Learning, LLC Nuclear andNOT Radiological FOR SALE Threats OR DISTRIBUTION NOT FOR SALE OR16 DISTRIBUTION Nuclear Weapons 16 Radiological Threats 16 Biological Threats 20 Biological Agents 22 © Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC © Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC Classification of Biological Weapons 23 NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION The Biological Threat 28 Key Words 29 Discussion Questions 30 References 31 © Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC © Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC NOT FORChapter SALE 3 ORT hreatsDISTRIBUTION from Naturally OccurringNOT Disease FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION 33 Learning Objectives 33 Introduction 33 Evolution of Disease and Security Links 34 Defining© the Jones Link between& Bartlett Disease Learning, and Security LLC © Jones & Bartlett36 Learning, LLC Global InterconnectednessNOT FOR SALE and OR the DISTRIBUTION Spread of Disease NOT FOR SALE OR38 DISTRIBUTION Monkeypox 38 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 38 HIV/AIDS 40 © JonesResponse & Bartlett Learning, LLC © Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC40 NOT FORKey Words SALE OR DISTRIBUTION NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION42 Discussion Questions 43 References 44 © JonesPAR & BartlettT III InfrastructureLearning, LLC © Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC 45 NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION Chapter 4 September 11, 2001 and Its Aftermath 47 Learning Objectives 47 Introduction 47 Constitutional© Jones Framework & Bartlett and History Learning, of Federal LLC Assistance for Preparedness© Jones and & Bartlett Learning, LLC DisasterNOT Response FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION NOT FOR SALE OR47 DISTRIBUTION Immediate Response to 9/11 48 Post-9/11