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Surviving Weapons of Mass Destruction

Author(s): Charles Stewart, MD, FACEP
Robert Nixon, EMT-P
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763733537
  • ISBN-10:0763733539
  • Paperback    132 pages      © 2004
Price: International Sales $30.95 US List
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Overview

In today’s world of seemingly ever-present terrorist threats and with the attacks of September 11th still painfully fresh in the nation’s mind, many American citizens feel confused and frightened. Written for these concerned citizens, Surviving Weapons of Mass Destruction presents information about potential terrorist threats in an easily understandable, concise format. Including information on the preparations needed to protect your family and pets in the event of a terrorist attack and details about specific chemical, biological, and nuclear agents, Surviving Weapons of Mass Destruction provides all of the facts necessary to keep you and your family informed and safe.

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BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

1 Preparing Yourself and Your Family for the Unthinkable
2 Biologic Agents
3 Chemical Agents
4 Nuclear and Radiological Weapons (Dirty Bombs)

Conclusion


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Charles Stewart, MD, FACEP

Charles Stewart, MD, FAECP is an emergency physician and has written extensively on his 25+ year experiences in the field.  A graduate of West Point in 1969, Dr. Stewart was a Lt. Colonel in the United States Army, and was the first cadet to be sent to Medical School by the United States Army.  He is board certified in Emergency Medicine, has been a former oral examiner for ABEM, and has been an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Rochester.  An eclectic taste in reading and a passionate desire to put ink to paper have resulted in a wide variety of published articles and books.

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Robert Nixon, EMT-P

Bob Nixon is a paramedic who has been involved in prehospital care for over 30 years.  He has taught numerous EMT, paramedic, and continuing education classes throughout the country.  Bob has written over 30 articles in professional journals along with 4 textbooks including one on communicable diseases and infection control.

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