The four faces of nuclear terrorism
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Group Author: | ; |
Published: |
Routledge,
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Publisher Address: | New York |
Publication Dates: | 2005. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Carrier Form: | 376 p.: ill. ; 24 cm. |
ISBN: |
0415952433 (hb : alk. paper) 0415952441 (pb : alk. paper) |
Index Number: | D815 |
CLC: |
D815.5 D771.288 |
Call Number: | D815.5/F352 |
Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [337]-362) and index. The growing threat -- The nuclear terrorists: who, why, and how capable? -- Seizing the bomb: theft, diversion, and instability -- Making the bomb: loose materials and know-how -- Releasing radiation: power plants and other facilities -- Dispersing radiation: the dirty bomb and other devices -- Meeting the challenge: a plan for urgent action against nuclear terrorism. |