The Weaponizing of Biology: Bioterrorism, Biocrime and Biohacking - Softcover

Vargo, Marc E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1476665427 ISBN 13: 9781476665429

Publisher: McFarland, 2017

Synopsis

Focusing on three forms of biological threat--bioterrorism, biocrime and biohacking--the author examines the history of biowarfare and terrorism. Groups drawn to biological aggression are discussed, along with the array of viruses, bacteria and toxins they might use in their attacks. The phenomenon of biocrime--biological aggression targeting individuals for personal rather than ideological reasons--is explored, along with the growing trend of biohacking. Part II presents case studies of bioterrorism and biocrime from the United States and Japan.

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About the Author

Marc E. Vargo is the author of nine nonfiction books and numerous articles in professional journals. He lives on New Orleans' Northshore.

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1476665427
• ISBN 13: 9781476665429
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 252