Twenty-nine chapters describe technological and scientific aspects of terrorism and counterterrorism to a general audience. After discussions of the general relationship between technology and terrorism and the group psychology of terrorism, biological terrorism is addressed in chapters that discuss aerosols; effects, toxicity, and effectiveness; classification and manufacture; weaponization and delivery systems; sensors and detection systems; consequences and medical preparedness; government anti-terrorism policy, and agroeconomic bioterrorism. Nuclear terrorism is then examined in chapters that discuss the nature of radiation, radiation detection and detectors, dose and biological effects, nuclear weapons, and threats and countermeasures. Chemical terrorism is examined in reference to classification, synthesis, and properties; toxicity, medical management, and mitigation; destruction and decontamination; sensors and detection systems; weaponization and delivery systems; and threats and countermeasures. Remaining chapters look at cyber-terrorism, personal protective equipment, the national response plan and preparedness, government and voluntary agencies, and the National Infrastructure Protection Plan. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)