Disaster Medicine

Bibliography of Selected Library Titles

Selected Internet Resources

Bibliography of Selected Library Titles

This Bibliography has been created for the School of Health Sciences and Practice by the Health Sciences Library. These titles have been selected specifically for their focus on Disaster Medicine. It should be noted that many other titles in the Library may offer valuable information on this topic as well.

Natural Disasters (Relief Work; Drought; Floods; Hurricanes; Earthquakes; Tornadoes) Public Health Emergencies (Disease Outbreaks; Biological Warfare; Bacterial Warfare; Anthrax; Disaster Planning) Terrorism (Bioterrorism; Nuclear Warfare; Biological Warfare; Chemical Terrorism)

Natural Disasters

Advanced Life Support. (2002). Major incident medical management and support: The practical approach at the scene. London: BMJ Books.
qWX185 M234 2002- Training manual to accompany a course structured to teach the principles of management and support at a major incident for health service staff.

Australasian journal of disaster and trauma studies.
Journal, Electronic

Baskett, P. (1988). Medicine for disasters. London: John Wright.
WB105 M468b 1988- Text directed towards doctors, nurses, paramedical staff and administrators that describes techniques for general medical management of disasters.

Bostrom, N. (2008). Global catastrophic risks. New York: Oxford University Press.
GB5014 G562 2008- This text examines major catastrophic events and the likelihood of their occurence; also how climate change may contribute to future disaster issues.

Carll, E.K. (2007). Trauma psychology: issues in violence, disaster, health and illness. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.
WM172 T777 v.1-2 2007- 2 volume set that reflects and highlights both recognized and under-recognized events that cause trauma, as well as examines current and emerging research on effective interventions to minimize and heal its effects.

Chen, L. (2003). Global health challenges for human security. Cambridge, MA.: Harvard University Press.
WA530.1 G562 2003- Selected papers from leaders in global health addressing the interconnections between health and security.

CMHSE. (1985). Disasters and mental health: Selected contemporary perspectives. Rockville, MD: National Institute of Mental Health.
WM170 D610 1985- Government document contains a series of papers on the disaster event and on how various characteristics of disasters may affect mental health, the impact of the disaster on the community and research issues.

Committee on the Assessment of the Bureau of Reclamation's Security Program. (2008). Assessment of the Bureau of Reclamation's Security Program. Washington: National Academies Press.
TC566 A846 2008- Report of the findings of the National Reseach Council's committee to assess the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's security program and determine its level of preparedness to deter, respond to, and recover from malicious threats to its physical infrastructure and to the people who use and manage it.

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (2006). Hurricane Katrina: a nation still unprepared: a special report of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, together with additional views. Washington: U.S. G.P.O.
WA295 U583h 2006- This book summarizes the results of a comprehensive and bipartisan investigation of the many failures at all levels of government in preparing for and responding to the Hurricane Katrina disaster of late summer, 2005.

Committee on Increasing National Resilience to Hazards and Disasters, Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy and Disaster Roundtable. (2011). Increasing national resilience to haards and disasters: the perspective from the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Mississippi: summary of a workshop. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.
WA295 I36 2011- This book summarizes the workshop that explored the impact of Hurricane Katrina and other natural and human-induced disasters of the Gulf region and the resilience of that area to future disasters.

Committee on Private-Public Sector Collaboration to Enhance Community Disaster Resilience. (2010). Private-public sector collaboration to enhance community disaster resilience: a workshop report. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.
WA295 P961 2010- This book summarizes the assessments of the current states of the art and practice in private-public sector collaboration dedicated to strengthening community disaster resilience.

Coppola, D.P. (2007). Introduction to international disaster management. Boston: Butterworth Heinemann.
WA295 C785i 2007- This book provides practitioners, educators and students with a comprehensive academic overview of the players, processes, and the special issues involved in the management of large-scale natural and technological disasters that exceed one or more nations’ capacity to respond.

Daniels, RJ. (2006). On risk and disaster: lessons from Hurricane Katrina. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press.
WA295 O58 2006- Contributors address questions of public and private roles in assessing, managing, and dealing with risk in American society and suggest strategies for moving ahead in rebuilding the Gulf Coast.

Disasters: The international journal of disaster studies and practice.
Journal, Electronic

Greenberg, M.I. (2006). Encyclopedia of terrorist, natural, and man-made disasters. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
WA13 G798E 2006- This text is a reference compiling all major toxicological incidents, both man-made and environmental in nature.

Haddow, G.D. (2006). Introduction to emergency management (2nd ed.). Boston: Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann.
WA295 H127i 2006- Provides a comprehensive foundation to understanding the background, components, and systems involved in the management of disasters and other emergencies.

Haddow, G.D. [et al.] (eds.) (2008). Introduction to emergency management (3rd ed.). Boston: Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann.
WA295 H127i 2008- Provides a comprehensive foundation to understanding the background, components, and systems involved in the management of disasters and other emergencies.

Hartsough, D. (1985). Disaster work and mental health: Prevention and control of stress among workers. Rockville, MD: DHHS.
WA250 H335d 1985- Focuses on the emergency workers' emotional needs when engaging in disaster relief operations as well as serving as a resource to mental health service providers.

Hoff, L. (2001). People in crisis: Clinical and public health perspectives (5th ed. ed.). San Francisco, CA.: Jossey-Bass.
WM401 H698p 2001- A manual for understanding, implementing, and accessing methods of crisis intervention. It shows cross-cultural and social context and integrates all disciplines.

Hogan, D. (2007). Disaster medicine. (2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA.: Lippincott.
WB105 D611 2007- Practical text about the nature of various types of disasters and the planning of response procedures.

Housley, J. (2007). Treating victims of mass disaster and terrorism. Cambridge, MA: Hogrefe & Huber Publishers.
WM401 H842t 2007- Written by leading experts, this volume provides professionals with practical, evidence-based guidance on diagnosis and treatment following disaster and terrorist events.

Internet journal of rescue and disaster medicine.
Journal, Electronic

Janz, M. and Slead J. (2000). Complex humanitarian emergencies: lessons from practitioners.. Monrovia, CA: World Vision.
WA295 C737 2000- Experienced practitioners share insights they have learned through many years of working to restore order and bring hope to victims of complex humanitarian emergencies.

Jensen, R. (2000). Mass fatality and casualty incidents: A field guide. Boca Raton, Fl.: CRC Press.
W639 J54m 2000- A field guide to emergency management of a mass fatality incident based on actual response and study of several mass fatality incidents.

Landesman, L. (2001). Public health management of disasters: The practice guide. Washington, DC: American Public Health Association.
WA525 L256p 2001- A comprehensive text that explores disasters from a public health perspective, examining systems and populations.

Landesman, L. (2005). Public health management of disasters: The practice guide. (2nd. ed.). Washington, DC: American Public Health Association.
WA525 L256p 2005- Second revised edition of a comprehensive text that explores disasters from a public health perspective, examining systems and populations.

Lopez-Ibor, J. (2005). Disasters and mental health. Hoboken, NJ: J. Wiley.
WM172 D611 2005- Practical handbook provides an overview of current knowledge and controversies about the mental health consequences of disasters and their management and includes accounts of experiences in several regions of the world.

MacArthur, S. (2002). Preparing for mass-casualty incidents: Hospital readiness for biological, chemical, and radiological disasters. Marblehead, MA.: Opus Communications.
WX185 M115p 2002- This book assists hospitals in preparing for mass-casualty incidents focusing on organizational, operational, and logistical needs.

Masseli, M. (1992). Management of mass burn casualties and fire disasters. Hingham, MA: Kluwer Academic.
WO704 M266 1992- Contains the papers of the First International Conference on Burns and Fire Disasters sponsored by the Mediterranean Burn Club.

McMichael, A. (2003). Climate change and human health: Risks and responses. Geneva: World Health Organization.
WA30 C639 2003- Describes the content and process of global climate change, its impact on health and how society and governments should respond.

National Research Council. (2011). Building community disaster resilience through private-public collaboration. Washington: National Academies Press.
WA295 B932 2011- Report which asesses the current state of private-public sector collaboration dedicated to strengthening community resilience.

Noji, E. (1997). Public health consequences of disasters. New York: Oxford University Press.
WA30 P976 1997- Desk reference for health professionals and other decision makers responsible for preparing for and responding to disasters.

O'Brien, B. (1991). Resource management: The consequence of patient tracking in the national disaster medical system. (Doctoral dissertation, New York Medical College).
Dissertation/Thesis

Ozerdem, A. (2006). Disaster management and civil society: earthquake relief in Japan, Turkey, and India. London: I.B. Tauris.
WA295 099d 2006 Chronicles disaster management after earthquakes in Japan, Turkey, and India.

Prehospital and disaster medicine.
Journal

Redmond, AD [et al.]. (2006). ABC of conflict and disaster. Malden, Mass.: BMJ Books.
WA295 A134 2006- Gives a clear, concise overview of different global situations where medical professionals may be able to provide invaluable humanitarian assistance and covers topics such as the training and skills needed to cope in an emergency situation as well as the special needs of women and children, and public health in the aftermath of a disaster.

Ritchie, EC [et al.]. (2006). Interventions following mass violence and disasters: strategies for mental health practice. New York: Guilford Press.
WM172 I61 2006- This text attempts to specify what is known about early and later interventions following mass casualties and how such knowledge can be used across different settings, contexts, events, and populations.

Ryan, J. (2002). Conflict and catastrophe medicine: A practical guide. New York: Springer.
WB105 C748 2002- Text covers all aspects of operating in areas suffering the aftermath of natural and man-caused disasters including organization, logistics, and treatment of major trauma.

Schein, LA. (2006). Psychological effects of catastrophic disasters: group approaches to treatment. New York: Haworth Press.
WM172 P974 2006- Medical treatment and numerous evidence-based group interventions for people traumatized by catastrophic disasters.

Stoddard Jr., FJ. et al. (2011). Disaster psychiatry: readiness, evaluation, and treatment. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing.
WM172 D6117 2011- A comprehensive, clinically oriented manual covering all the aspects of the psychiatric approach to disasters.

Toft, B. and Reynolds, S. (2005). Learning from disasters: a management approach. Leicester: Perpetuity Press.
WA295 T644L 2005- Offers insight into the way organizations implement policies, systems and procedures to prevent future disasters occuring.

Tracy, L. (2007). Muddy Waters: the legacy of Katrina and Rita: health care providers remember- and look ahead. Washington, D.C.: American Public Health Association.
WA295 T761 2007-This text chronicles the impact of the 2005 hurricanes on the Southern United States and what it said about the shocking state of public health and disaster preparedness.

UNICEF. (1995). UNICEF annual report. New York: UNICEF.
WA310 U58 1995

Wisner, B. (2002). Environmental health in emergencies and disasters: A practical guide. Geneva: World Health Organization.
WA30 E61 2002- Discusses measures designed to reduce the impact of disasters on environmental health infrastructure such as water supply and sanitation facilities.

World Health Organization. (1989). Coping with natural disasters: The role of local health personnel and the community. Geneva: World Health Organization.
WX215 C791 1989- A guide to help communities and local health personnel cope with natural disasters such as organizing rescue work and emergency care.

World Health Organization. (2004). Guiding principles for feeding infants and young children during emergencies. Geneva: World Health Organization.
WS115 G9466 2004- These guiding principles are intended as a starting point for organizing field interventions and ensuring feeding and care for infants and young children at all stages of emergency response.

World Health Organization. (2000). Management of nutrition in major emergencies. Geneva: World Health Organization.
QU145 M266 2000- This manual aims to improve understanding of the nutritional implications of an emergency situation including ensuring adequate nutrition in emergency-affected populations.

Public Health Emergencies

Advanced Life Support. (2002). Major incident medical management and support: The practical approach at the scene. London: BMJ Books.
qWX185 M234 2002- Training manual to accompany a course structured to teach the principles of management and support at a major incident for health service staff.

Alexander, Y. (2001). Terrorism and medical responses: U.S. lessons and policy implications. Ardsley, NY: Transnational.
QW300 T328 2001- The four topics covered in this volume: the terrorist threat and likely future actions, the current vulnerability of the U.S. from bioterrorism, the probability of mass terrorist attacks and the psychological aspects of responding to them.

Alibek, K. (1999). Biohazard. New York: Random House.
UG447.8 A398b 1999-The chilling true story of the largest covert biological weapons program in the world- told from the inside by the physician who ran it.

Altevogt, B.M. (2010). Medical surge capacity: workshop summary. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.
WA295 M4897 2010-This is a summary of a workshop held to assess the capability of and tools available to federal, state, and local governments to respond to a medical surge.

American Medical Association. (2005). Management of public health emergencies: A resource guide for physicians and other community responders [CD-ROM]. American Medical Association.
RES3 WA295 M266 2005

Auf der Heide, E. (1995). Community medical disaster planning and evaluation guide: An interrogatory format. Dallas, TX: American College of Emergency Physicians.
WX185 A918c 1995- Guide arranged in a list of questions organized by category to identify the kinds of problems in most disasters encountered by U.S. hospitals and emergency medical systems.

Auf der Heide, E. (1989). Disaster response: Principles of preparation and coordination. St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
Electronic Resource

Barrett, H. (2001). Bioterrorism: Knowing the agents, preventing the terror! Valhalla, NY: New York Medical College.
Ref QW300 B616 2001- Handouts and folder from a New York Medical College CME Conference.

Bartlett, J. (2002). Bioterrorism and public health: An internet resource guide. Princeton, NJ: Thomson/PDR.
WA39 B616 2002- Reference guide to internet resources for clinical, public health, public policy and general audiences to bioterrorism preparedness and response.

Bartlett, J. (2005). PDR guide to terrorism response. Montvale, NJ: Thomson PDR.
WA295 P348 2005- This guide provides physicians, nurses, EMS workers, law enforcement and firefighters quick access to information needed to deal with a terrorist attack.

Blumenfield, M. (2001). Bioterrorism: Knowing the Agents, Preventing the Terror! [Videorecording]. Valhalla, NY: New York Medical College, School of Public Health.
RES3 QW300 B616c 2001

Blumenfield, M. (2002). Emerging public health threats: Radiological emergency preparations and response for health care providers and practitioners. Valhalla, NY: New York Medical College.
WA470 E553 2002- CE course summarizing preparations made to respond to a radiological emergency and describing the basics of radiation illness and specific exposure from nuclear power plants.

Blumenfield, M. and Ursano R.J. (eds.). (2008). Intervention and resilience after mass trauma. New York: Cambridge University Press.
WM170 I6155 2008- This text describes the field of disaster mental and behavioral health and is directed at fostering resilience and recovery, while recognizing that such events lead to mental illness, distress and health risk behaviors, all of which should be planned for and considered in early interventions.

Bowman, Katherine [et al.] (eds.). (200). The 2nd international forum on biosecurity: summary of an international meeting, Budapest, Hungary, March 30 to April 2, 2008. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.
QW300 S445 2009- The 2nd International Forum on Biosecurity, held in Budapest, Hungary on March 30 - April 2, 2008, represents the efforts of a number of individuals and organizations, over the last five years, to engage the international community of life scientists in addressing how to reduce the risk that the results of their work could be used for hostile purposes by terrorists and states.

Bronze, M.S. and Greenfield, R.A. (2005). Biodefense: principles and pathogens. Wymondham, Norfolk, England: Horizon Bioscience.
QW300 B615 2005- Biodefense experts critically review every aspect of the United States' vulnerability to biological warfare attacks and the need for an increase in funding for biodefense research.

Carll, E.K. (2007). Trauma psychology: issues in violence, disaster, health and illness. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.
WM172 T777 v.1-2 2007- 2 volume set that reflects and highlights both recognized and under-recognized events that cause trauma, as well as examines current and emerging research on effective interventions to minimize and heal its effects.

CDC. (2008). A framework for improving cross-sector coordination for emergency preparedness and response: action steps for public health, law enforcement, the judiciary and corrections. Washington, D.C.: CDC.
WA295 F8133 2008

CDC. (2002). CDC Bioterrorism update: Smallpox Preparedness [CD-ROM]. Atlanta, GA: CDC.
RES3 WC588 C386 2002

CDC. (2002). Smallpox Preparedness: CDC Bioterrorism update [Videorecording]. Atlanta, GA: CDC.
RES3 WC588 S635c 2002

CDC. (2002). Smallpox Preparedness: Issues for Clinicians [Videorecording]. Atlanta, GA: CDC.
RES3 WC588 S635i 2002

CDC. (2002). Smallpox Preparedness: Operational Issues [Videorecording]. Atlanta, GA: CDC.
RES3 WC588 S635op 2002

CDC. (2002). Smallpox Preparedness: Overview, Communications, and Hospital Considerations [Videorecording]. Atlanta, GA: CDC.
RES3 WC588 S635ov 2002

CDC. (2002). Smallpox Vaccine administration [Videorecording]. Atlanta, GA: CDC.
RES3 WC588 S635a 2002

CDC Responds: Risk Communication [Videorecording](2001). Atlanta, GA:
QW300 C3866 2001

Ciottone, G.R. (ed.). (2006). Disaster medicine. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier.
RES WA295 D611 2006- This book covers disaster planning, bioterrorism, emegency medical services, and radioactive hazards prevention and control.

Columbia University School of Nursing Center for Health Policy. (2002). Bioterrorism & emergency readiness: Competencies for all public health workers. New York: Columbia University.
VF- Professional competence

Columbia University School of Nursing Center for Health Policy. (2006). Public health emergency exercise toolkit: planning, designing, conducting, and evaluating local public health emergency exercises. New York: Columbia University.
WA18 P976 2006- This toolkit is designed to provide essential guidance for emergency staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating emergency drills and exercises.

Committee on Anticipating Biosecurity Challenges of the Global Expansion of High Containment Biological Laboratories. (2011). Biosecurity challenges of the global expansion of high-containment biological laboratories. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.
QY23 B616 2011- Summary of a workshop regarding security at high-containment biological laboratories.

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (2006). Hurricane Katrina: a nation still unprepared: a special report of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, together with additional views. Washington: U.S. G.P.O.
WA295 U583h 2006- This book summarizes the results of a comprehensive and bipartisan investigation of the many failures at all levels of government in preparing for and responding to the Hurricane Katrina disaster of late summer, 2005.

Committee to Review the Health and Safety Risks of High-Biocontainment laboratories at Fort Detrick, Board on Life Sciences, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies. (2010). Evaluation of the health and safety risks of the new USAMRIID high containment facilities at Fort Detrick, Maryland. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.
WA24 U84 2010- This text summarizes the evaluation of health and safety risks of the new USAMRIID high containment facilities at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

Connolly, MA. (2005). Communicable disease control in emergencies: a field manual. Geneva: World Health Organization.
WA110 C734 2005- This manual is to help health professionals and public health coordinators working in emergency situations prevent, detect, and control the major communicable diseases encountered by affected populations.

Cummings, K. (2000). Bioterrorism preparedness in the five county region.
Dissertation/Thesis

Daniels, RJ. (2006). On risk and disaster: lessons from Hurricane Katrina. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press.
WA295 O58 2006- Contributors address questions of public and private roles in assessing, managing, and dealing with risk in American society and suggest strategies for moving ahead in rebuilding the Gulf Coast.

Davis, M. et al. (eds.). (2008). Dispensing medical countermeasures for public health emergencies: workshop summary. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press.
WA295 D612 2008- Summary of a workshop whose objective was to discuss a range of solutions to rapidly provide medical countermeasures to protect large populations prior to and during a public health emergency.

DeLorenzo, R. (1999). Tactical emergency care: Military and operational out-of-hospital medicine. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
WB105 D362t 1999- This text presents the principles of tactical emergency care while taking into account nationally recognized curriculums and standards for emergency care and prehospital education.

FEMA. (2004). Are you ready? an in-depth guide to citizen preparedness. Washington, D.C.: Citizen Corps.
WA295 A678 2004-This guide is designed to be a reference source as well as a step-by-step manual for citizens to protect themselves and their families against all types of hazards.

Frist, W. (2002). When every moment counts: What you need to know about bioterrorism from the senate's only doctor. Lanham, MD.: Rowman & Littlefield.
WC305 F917w 2002-Straightforward, practical advice on how to keep safe with references on biological agents, dangers of chemical weapons and vulnerabilities of food and water supplies.

Gerberding, J. (2001). CDC Responds: Bioterrorism and the Healthcare [Videorecording]. Atlanta, GA: CDC.
RES3 QW300 C386 2001

Giles, K. (2002). Anthrax and bioterrorism. (Doctoral dissertation, New York Medical College).
Dissertation/Thesis

Good, C. (2001). CDC Responds: Smallpox: What Every Clinician should Know [Videorecording]. Atlanta, GA: CDC.
RES3 WC585 C386 2001

Grey, M.R. and Spaeth, K.R. (2006). Bioterrorism sourcebook. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical Pub. Division.
WA295 G844b 2006- Step-by-step clinical and public health guidance on preparing for and responding to bioterrorism-related conditions.

Gruber, D. (1987). Pathophysiology of combined injury and trauma: Management of infectious complications in mass casualty situations. Orlando: Academic Press.
WO700 P273 1985- Symposium papers relating to the nature of casualties that can be expected in warfare and the problems encountered in their management using antimicrobial therapy.

Guillemin, J. (1999). Anthrax: The investigation of a deadly outbreak. Berkeley, CA.: University of California Press.
WC305 G958a 1999- A scientific, investigative look at the anthrax outbreak in the Soviet city Sverdlovsk.

Guillemin, J. (2005). Biological weapons: From the invention of state-sponsored programs to contemporary bioterrorism. New York: Columbia University Press.
QW300 G958b 2005- A historical account of internationally sponsored biological weapons programs.

Haddow, G.D. (2006). Introduction to emergency management (2nd ed.). Boston: Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann.
WA295 H127i 2006- Provides a comprehensive foundation to understanding the background, components, and systems involved in the management of disasters and other emergencies.

Haddow, G.D. [et al.] (eds.) (2008). Introduction to emergency management (3rd ed.). Boston: Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann.
WA295 H127i 2008- Provides a comprehensive foundation to understanding the background, components, and systems involved in the management of disasters and other emergencies.

Henderson, D. (2002). Bioterrorism: Guidelines for medical and public health management. Chicago: American Medical Association.
WA295 H496b 2002- Compilation of consensus statements from the Working Group of Civilian Biodefense, case reports of the victims of the 2001 Anthrax attacks and an analysis of a large-scale quarantine intervention.

Hoff, L. (2001). People in crisis: Clinical and public health perspectives (5th ed. ed.). San Francisco, CA.: Jossey-Bass.
WM401 H698p 2001- A manual for understanding, implementing, and accessing methods of crisis intervention in a cross-cultural and social context.

Hogan, D. (2007). Disaster medicine. (2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA.: Lippincott.
WB105 D611 2007- Practical text about the nature of various types of disasters and the planning of response procedures.

Housley, J. (2007). Treating victims of mass disaster and terrorism. Cambridge, MA: Hogrefe & Huber Publishers.
WM401 H842t 2007- Written by leading experts, this volume provides professionals with practical, evidence-based guidance on diagnosis and treatment following disaster and terrorist events.

Institute of Medicine. (1999). Chemical and biological terrorism: Research and development to improve civilian medical response. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.
WX185 C517 1999- Identifies research and development efforts needed to implement recommendations in key areas such as detection and identification of chemical and biological agents and use of vaccines and pharmaceuticals.

Jensen, R. (2000). Mass fatality and casualty incidents: A field guide. Boca Raton, Fl.: CRC Press.
W639 J54m 2000- A field guide to emergency management of a mass fatality incident based on actual response and study of several mass fatality incidents.

Joint Commission Resources. (2002). Guide to emergency management planning in health care. Oakbrook Terrace, Il.: Joint Commission Resources.
WA295 G946 2002- Practical guide to help prepare health care organizations in multiple settings to respond to most emergencies.

Koenig, K. and Schultz, C.H. (2010). Koenig and Schultz's disaster medicine: comprehensive principles and practices. New York: Cambridge University Press.
WA295 K78 2010- This definitive work on Disaster Medicine identifies essential subject matter, clarifies nomenclature, and outlines necessary areas of proficiency for healthcare professionals handling mass casualty crises. It also describes in-depth strategies for the rapid diagnosis and treatment of victims suffering from blast injuries or exposure to chemical, biological, and radiological agents.

Knobler, S. (2002). Biological threats and terrorism: Assessing the science and response capabilities: Workshop summary. Washington, DC.: National Academy Press.
QW300 B615 2001-Forum on emerging infections workshop summary exploring the current scientific understanding of threatening pathogens and measures to monitor, prevent, and respond to their emergence.

Layne, S. (2001). Firepower in the lab: Automation in the fight against infectious disease and bioterrorism. Washington, DC: Joseph Henry Press.
QY23 F523 2001- This text examines how the nation can combat infectious diseases, contamination of food and water and bioattacks by improving our ability to detect, measure, and monitor harmful biological agents.

Lerner, EB [et al.]. (2009). Evaluating and improving quality in EMS. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Professional.
WX215 E92 2009- Examines the current state of EMS.

Levy, B and Sidel VW. (2008). War and public health (2nd ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.
WA30 W253 2008- Provides a comprehensive examination of the relationship between war and public health, exploring the effects of war on health, human rights, and the environment; also describes what health professionals can do to prevent health consequences of war and help prevent it.

Lindler, LE et al. (2005). Biological weapons defense: Infectious diseases and counterterrorism. Totowa, NJ: Humana Press.
WA295 B6168 2005- Provides researchers, physicians, and policy makers with a sound basis for understanding diseases caused by infectious organisms and an appreciation of bioterrorism problems to be effectively mastered.

Lupoli, J. (2004). Bioterrorism and the ebola virus. (Doctoral dissertation, New York Medical College).
Dissertation/Thesis

Lystad, M. (1988). Mental health response to mass emergencies: Theory and practice. New York: Brunner/Mazel.
WM30 M528 1988- This volume focuses on a wide variety of psychosocial stressors: natural and manmade disasters, including war and directs attention to public education and planning programs to help ameliorate the consequences.

MacArthur, S. (2002). Preparing for mass-casualty incidents: Hospital readiness for biological, chemical, and radiological disasters. Marblehead, MA.: Opus Communications.
WX185 M115p 2002- This book assists hospitals in preparing for mass-casualty incidents focusing on organizational, operational, and logistical needs.

Manning, F. (2002). Preparing for terrorism: Tools for evaluating the metropolitan medical response system program. Washington, DC.: National Academy Press.
WX185 P927 2002- This report provides a set of measurement tools and describes a process for evaluating the extent to which communities have implemented plans for MMRS programs.

McBride, D. (2003). Bioterrorism: The history of a crisis in American society. New York: Routledge.
WA295 B6167 2003- A collection of articles that trace the growing issue of bioterrorism in American society including political, legal, and public health materials.

McIsaac III, JH. (2006). Hospital preparation for bioterror: a medical and biomedical systems approach. Boston: Elsevier Academic Press.
WX185 H828 2006- Provides guidelines, case studies, and proven techniques for facilities seeking to improve prevention, response and treatment measures for mass casualties caused by a bioterror incident.

Magsino, S.L. (2009). Applications of social network analysis for building community disaster resilience: a workshop summary. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.
WA546 AA1 A652 2009

Medical Society of the State of New York. (2004). Biological, chemical, & nuclear emergencies: A physician's education program. Lake Sucess, NY: Medical Society of the State of New York.
VF-Disaster Planning

Medical Society of the State of New York. (2004). Biological, chemical, & nuclear emergencies: A physician's resource manual. Lake Success, NY: Medical Society of the State of New York.
WA295 B615 2004- A guide for certain NYS reportable diseases and/or conditions that are considered potential bioterrorism threats by the Center for Disease Control or are otherwise deemed to be at risk for terrorist attack.

Miller, J. (2001). Germs: Biological weapons and America's secret war. New York: Simon & Schuster.
RES2 QW300 M648g 2001- An examination of the threat of germ weapons and terrorism describing international events.

Moreno, J. (2003). In the wake of terror: Medicine and morality in a time of crisis. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
WA295 I35 2003- Collection of essays on the bioethics of bioterrorism.

Moreno, J. (2001). Undue risk: Secret state experiments on humans. New York: Routledge.
WO20.55 H9 M843u 2001- Chilling account of experiments with chemical and biological agents.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (2004). Summary of health hazard evaluations: Issues related to occupational exposure to fire fighters, 1990-2001. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
WA487.5 F4 S955 2004- A collection of HETAs in a concise format for easy reference by NIOSH researchers and customers.

National Research Council. (2002). Demographic assessment techniques in complex humanitarian emergencies: summary of a workshop. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press.
WA300 R324d 2002- Summary of a workshop which addresses the basic problems faced by humanitarian relief agencies in emergency situations.

National Research Council. (2011). Review of the scientific approaches used during the FBI's investigation of the 2001 Anthrax letters. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press.
HV6432 R454 2011- This report reviews and assesses scientific evidence considered in connection with the 2001 Bacillus anthracis mailings.

New York State Department of Health. (2006). Pandemic influenza plan. Albany, NY: New York State Department of Health.
WC515 N532p 2006- Assists public health officials and health care providers in preparing for and responding to an influenza pandemic consistent with national guidelines (which are included).

Noji, E. (1997). Public health consequences of disasters. New York: Oxford University Press.
WA30 P976 1997- Desk reference for health professionals and other decision makers responsible for preparing for and responding to disasters.

Novick, L. (2001). Public health issues in disaster preparedness: Focus on bioterrorism. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers.
WA110 P976 2001- Special report discussing the technical aspects of bioterrorism agents and the planning and communication elements necessary to reduce the risks.

O'Leary, M. (2004). First 72 hours: A community approach to disaster preparedness. New York: iUniverse.
WA295 F527 2004- Anthology of perspectives of public and private sector leaders who came together (Suburban Emergency Management Project) after 9/11 to design more disaster-resilient communities.

Pan American Health Organization. (2004). Management of dead bodies in disaster situations. Washington, D.C.: World Health Organization.
WA295 m2662 2004- This manual provides the technical information needed to support State authorities in the proper management of dead bodies after a disaster.

Peleg, K. (ed.). (2007). Trauma injuries in Israel 1998-2005: data from 10 trauma centers in Israel. Tel Hashomer, Israel: The Israel National Center for Trauma and Emergency Medicine Research.
WO700 T7774 1998-2005- This text, in Hebrew and English, includes data regarding injuries and casualties as a result of terrorism and warfare.

Pilch, R. (2005). Encyclopedia of bioterrorism defense. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Liss.
Ref WA295 E56 2005- An A-Z coverage of the state of bioterrorism defense including policy on government, virology, bacteriology, toxins, etc.

Rayam, L. (2001). CDC Responds: Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Anthrax: Lessons Learned [Videorecording]. Atlanta, GA: CDC.
RES3 WC305 C3861 2001

Rayam, L. (2001). CDC Responds: Coping with Bioterrorism- the Role of the Laboratorian [Videorecording]. Atlanta, GA: CDC.
RES3 WC305 C3862 2001

Rayam, L. (2001). CDC Responds: Treatment Options for Postal and Other Workers Exposed to Anthrax [Videorecording]. Atlanta, GA: CDC.
RES3 WC305 C3866 2001

Redmond, AD [et al.]. (2006). ABC of conflict and disaster. Malden, Mass.: BMJ Books.
WA295 A134 2006- Gives a clear, concise overview of different global situations where medical professionals may be able to provide invaluable humanitarian assistance and covers topics such as the training and skills needed to cope in an emergency situation as well as the special needs of women and children, and public health in the aftermath of a disaster.

Regis, E. (1999). The biology of doom: The history of America's secret germ warfare project. New York: Henry Holt.
UG447.8 R337b 1999- An account of the U.S. Army germ warfare program.

Reilly, M. and Markenson, D.S. (2011). Health care emergency managment: principles and practice. Sudsbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.
WX185 H434 2011- This text specifically addresses hospital and health system preparedness in the face of a large-scale disaster or other emergency.

Roy, M. (2004). Physician's guide to terrorist attack. Totowa, NJ: Humana Press.
WX185 P578 2004- Prepares physicians and other health care workers to respond to a terrorist event in an easy to follow case-based format.

Ryan, J. (2002). Conflict and catastrophe medicine: A practical guide. New York: Springer.
WB105 C748 2002- Text covers all aspects of operating in areas suffering the aftermath of natural and man-caused disasters including organization, logistics, and treatment of major trauma.

Ryan, J.R. (2009). Pandemic influenza: emergency planning and community preparedness. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
WC515 P189 2009- Examines the situations where a pandemic may arise and what communities can do to contain and control an outbreak.

Sidell, F. (1997). Medical aspects of chemical and biological warfare: Part I- warfare, weaponry and the casualty. Washington, DC: Borden Institute.
UH390 T355mc 1997- This textbook focuses on the management of casualties including treatment of cyanide poisoning, riot control, and nerve agents.

Tennessee Dept. of Health. (2005). Mass casualty/blast incident planning for healthcare responders: Participant manual [CD-ROM]. TN: Tennessee Dept. of Health.
RES3 WA295 M414 2005

Trotter, G. (2007). The ethics of coercion in mass casualty medicine. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.
WA525 T858e 2007- Drawing on core concepts from bioethics, political philosophy, public health, sociology, and medicine, this timely book lays the groundwork for a new vision of official disaster response based on preventing and minimizing the need for coercive action.

Trujillo, M. (2002). Bioterrorism: A guide for community leaders and first responders [CD-ROM]. Oklahoma City, OK: Oklahoma City National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism.
RES3 WA295 B616 2002

Ursano, R. (2004). Bioterrorism: Psychological and public health interventions. New York: Cambridge.
WA295 B6166 2004- International experts prepare clinicians, researchers, and community leaders with the methods for responding to the mental health needs of individuals and communities exposed to bioterrorism.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (2005). Senior officials workshop for CBRNE and terrorism incident preparedness: Executive handbook. College Station, TX: Texas Engineering Extension Service.
WA295 S477 2005- Training program for terrorism incident preparedness.

U.S. Department of Transportation- Research and Special Programs Administration. (2004). 2004 Emergency response guidebook: a guidebook for first responders during the initial phase of a dangerous goods/hazardous materials incident. Washington, D.C.: Hazard Communication Specialists, Inc.
WA39 T974 2004

Various. (1998-2001). Nature articles on bioterrorism. Nature,
Journal, Electronic & Print

Viswanathan, K et al. (2011). Preparedness and response to a rural mass casualty incident: workshop summary. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.
WX186 P927 2011- Workshop which examined the current capabilities of emergency response systems and the future opportunities to improve mass casualty response in rural communities.

Watts, J. (1999). Terrorist attacks and weapons of mass destruction: Emergency medical services response. (Doctoral dissertation, New York Medical College).
Dissertation/Thesis

Weinstein, R. (2003). Biological and chemical terrorism: A guide for healthcare providers and first responders. New York: Theime Medical Publications.
WA295 W424b 2003- Provides medical professionals with a useful and accurate source of information to aid in management of illness produced by biological and chemical weapons; also how to recognize when an attack has taken place.

Williams, H.A. (2001). Caring for those in crisis: integrating anthropology and public health in complex humanitarian emergencies. Arlington, VA: National Association for the Practice of Anthropology, American Anthropological Association.
WA295 C277 2001- This bulletin addresses the essential need to encompass community perspectives, incorporate critical human rights concerns that are overlooked during complex emergencies, and draw upon community-based programmatic strategies tailored to meet the heterogeneous needs of displaced communities.

Wisner, B. (2002). Environmental health in emergencies and disasters: A practical guide. Geneva: World Health Organization.
WA30 E61 2002- Discusses measures designed to reduce the impact of disasters on environmental health infrastructure such as water supply and sanitation facilities.

World Health Organization. (1999). Community emergency preparedness: A manual for managers and policy-makers. Geneva: World Health Organization.
WB105 C734 1999- This manual provides overall views of all aspects of disaster management including policy development, vulnerability assessment, identification of hazards and training and public education.

World Health Organization. (2004). Guiding principles for feeding infants and young children during emergencies. Geneva: World Health Organization.
WS115 G9466 2004- These guiding principles are intended as a starting point for organizing field interventions and ensuring feeding and care for infants and young children at all stages of emergency response.

World Health Organization. (2000). Management of nutrition in major emergencies. Geneva: World Health Organization.
QU145 M266 2000- This manual aims to improve understanding of the nutritional implications of an emergency situation including ensuring adequate nutrition in emergency-affected populations.

World Health Organization. (2009). Pandemic influenza preparedness and response: a WHO guidance document. Geneva: World Health Organization.
WC515 P1896 2009- This revised WHO guidance publication acknowledges that pandemic preparedness is centered around health sectors planning but must also be broader. The roles of WHO and national governments are outlined to create a better understanding of how health and non-health sectors, both public and private, all contribute to pandemic preparedness.

World Health Organization. (2004). Public health response to biological and chemical weapons: WHO guidance. Geneva: World Health Organization.
WA295 W927p 2004- Describes procedures to guide preparedness for and response to deliberate use of biological and chemical agents that affect health.

World Health Organization. (2006). SARS: how a global epidemic was stopped. Geneva: World Health Organization.
WC505 S248 2006- An indispensable guide to the science of SARS, providing a detailed account of the clinical symptoms associated with the disease, the unravelling of the genetic secrets of the SARS coronavirus and the development of vaccines and diagnostics.

World Health Organization. (2002). Terrorist threats to food: Guidance for establishing and strengthening prevention and response systems. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization.
WA701 W927t 2002- Describes establishment and enhancement of existing food safety, management programs and implementation of reasonable security measures.

Terrorism

Alexander, Y. (2001). Terrorism and medical responses: U.S. lessons and policy implications. Ardsley, NY: Transnational.
QW300 T328 2001- The four topics covered in this volume are the terrorist threat and likely future actions, the current vulnerability of the U.S. from bioterrorism, the probability of mass terrorist attacks and the psychological aspects of responding to them.

Alibek, K. (1999). Biohazard. New York: Random House.
UG447.8 A398b 1999-The chilling true story of the largest covert biological weapons program in the world- told from the inside by the physician who ran it.

American Red Cross. (2001). Facing fear: Helping young people deal with terrorism and tragic events: A masters of disaster curriculum supplement featuring lesson plans and activities about feelings, facts, and the future. Washington, DC: American Red Cross.
HV6432 F141 2001- A curriculum supplement featuring plans and activities about feelings, facts, and the future for ages 3-5.

Antosia, RE. (2006). Handbook of bioterrorism and disaster medicine. New York: Springer.
WA295 H236 2006- Practical and clinical guide to be used in the field including such essential aspects as: public health, bioterror agents, chemical warfare, radioactive agents, man-made disasters, natural disasters, humanitarian disasters, infectious disease and basics of emergency medicine.

Barrett, H. (2001). Bioterrorism: Knowing the agents, preventing the terror! Valhalla, NY: New York Medical College.
Ref QW300 B616 2001- Handouts and folder from a New York Medical College CME Conference.

Bartlett, J. (2002). Bioterrorism and public health: An internet resource guide. Princeton, NJ: Thomson/PDR.
WA39 B616 2002- Reference guide to internet resources for clinical, public health, public policy and general audiences to bioterrorism preparedness and response.

Bioterrorism week.
Journal, Electronic

Blumenfield, M. (2001). Bioterrorism: Knowing the Agents, Preventing the Terror! [Videorecording]. Valhalla, NY: New York Medical College, School of Public Health.
RES3 QW300 B616c 2001

Bronze, M.S. and Greenfield, R.A. (2005). Biodefense: principles and pathogens. Wymondham, Norfolk, England: Horizon Bioscience.
QW300 B615 2005- Biodefense experts critically review every aspect of the United States' vulnerability to biological warfare attacks and the need for an increase in funding for biodefense research.

Cantrill, S. V. (2004). Rocky Mountain Regional Care Model for Bioterrorist Events. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
WA295 R684 2004- Describes the development of an exportable surge capacity model that includes tools for the regional bioterrorism planners and decision makers on a national, state, local, and provider level.

CDC Responds: Risk Communication [Videorecording] (2001). Atlanta, GA: CDC.
QW300 C3866 2001

Cole, L. (2003). Anthrax letters:A medical detective story. Washington, DC: Joseph Henry Press.
HV6432 C689a 2003- Cole, a bioterrorism expert, is the only person outside law enforcement to have interviewed every one of the surviving inhalation anthrax victims and relates these stories to the reader.

Columbia University School of Nursing Center for Health Policy. (2002). Bioterrorism & emergency readiness: Competencies for all public health workers. New York: Columbia University.
VF- Professional competence

Committee on Medical Preparedness for a Terrorist Nuclear Event. (2009). Assessing medical preparedness for a terrorist nuclear event: workshop report. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.
WA295 A846 2009- Report of the committee on the readiness of emergency medical professionals and the effects of a mass casualty nuclear terrorist incident.

Cooper, A.F. et al. (2007). Governing global health: challenge, response, innovation. Burlington, VT: Ashgate.
WA530.1 G721 2007- Studies the global challenges and responses to health issues and the roles of central institutions such as the World Health Organization, the World Trade Organization, and the G8, with mention of bioterrorism and disease epidemics.

Crager, K. and Chalk, P. (2003). Terrorism and development: using social and economic development to inhibit a resurgence of terrorism. Santa Monica, CA: Rand.
HV6431 C885t 2003- This book examines the social and economic development policies enacted by three countries: Israel, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom- to inhibit a resurgence of terrorism within their jurisdictions.

Cummings, K. (2000). Bioterrorism preparedness in the five county region.
Dissertation/Thesis

DeLorenzo, R. (2000). Weapons of mass destruction: Emergency care. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
WA292 D362w 2000- Handbook for the emergency care provider to deal with the medical consequences of terrorist attacks especially the care of casualties of weapons of mass destruction.

Dept. Homeland Security. (2005). Compendium of federal terrorism training: For state and local audiences. U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security.
HV6432.4 U58c 2005- Printout of FEMA's online database that provides a single source for terrorism training information.

Ellison, D. (2000). Handbook of chemical and biological warfare agents. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
QV607 E47h 2000-A series of indices that allow rapid access to key information on chemical, biological, and toxic agents.

Elsayed, N.M. and Atkins, J.L. (2008). Explosion and blast-related injuries: effects of explosion and blast from military operations and acts of terrorism. New York: Elsevier.
WO820 E96 2008- An authoritative text that brings together diverse knowledge gained from both the experience of clinicians treating blast casualties and the insight of scientists obtained from research and modeling of blast exposures.

Frist, W. (2002). When every moment counts: What you need to know about bioterrorism from the senate's only doctor. Lanham, MD.: Rowman & Littlefield.
WC305 F917w 2002-Straightforward, practical advice on how to keep safe with references on biological agents, dangers of chemical weapons and vulnerabilities of food and water supplies.

Gerberding, J. (2001). CDC Responds: Bioterrorism and the Healthcare [Videorecording]. Atlanta, GA: CDC.
RES3 QW300 C386 2001

Giles, K. (2002). Anthrax and bioterrorism. (Doctoral dissertation, New York Medical College).
Dissertation/Thesis

Grey, M.R. and Spaeth, K.R. (2006). Bioterrorism sourcebook. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical Pub. Division.
WA295 G844b 2006- Step-by-step clinical and public health guidance on preparing for and responding to bioterrorism-related conditions.

Guillemin, J. (1999). Anthrax: The investigation of a deadly outbreak. Berkeley, CA.: University of California Press.
WC305 G958a 1999- A scientific, investigative look at the anthrax outbreak in the Soviet city Sverdlovsk.

Guillemin, J. (2005). Biological weapons: From the invention of state-sponsored programs to contemporary bioterrorism. New York: Columbia University Press.
QW300 G958b 2005- A historical account of internationally sponsored biological weapons programs.

Gunaratna, R. and Chalk P. (2002). Jane's counter terrorism. (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Jane's Information Group.
RES WA295 G975j 2002- This book explores methods of counteracting terrorism by explaining the methods, training, weapons, tactics, targets, and financing of terrorist threats. It also details U.S. Homeland Security and the best responses to terrorist attacks.

Han, H. and Sugrue, N. (2003). Blueprint report: Facing fear together. Washington, D.C.: America's Health Together.
WM172 H233b 2003- A set of informational tools and clinical suggestions to assist primary care providers in fostering a sense of security in the population post 9/11.

Havenaar, J. (2002). Toxic turmoil: Psychological and societal consequences of ecological disasters. New York: Kluwer Academic.
WM170 T755 2002- Contains descriptions of disasters that caused physical damage, human suffering, disability and death, and the psychological and societal impacts.

Henderson, D. (2002). Bioterrorism: Guidelines for medical and public health management. Chicago: American Medical Association.
WA295 H496b 2002- Compilation of consensus statements from the Working Group of Civilian Biodefense, case reports of the victims of the 2001 Anthrax attacks and an analysis of a large-scale quarantine intervention.

Housley, J. (2007). Treating victims of mass disaster and terrorism. Cambridge, MA: Hogrefe & Huber Publishers.
WM401 H842t 2007- Written by leading experts, this volume provides professionals with practical, evidence-based guidance on diagnosis and treatment following disaster and terrorist events.

Institute of Medicine. (1999). Chemical and biological terrorism: Research and development to improve civilian medical response. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.
WX185 C517 1999- Identifies research and development efforts needed to implement recommendations in key areas such as detection and identification of chemical and biological agents and use of vaccines and pharmaceuticals.

Institute of Medicine. (2003). Preparing for the psychological consequences of terrorism: A public health strategy. Washington, DC: National Academies Press.
WM172 P927 2003- Report of a study panel on psychological responses to terrorism, recognizing vulnerable populations, and identifying gaps in various systems of response.

Kelly, P. K. (2003, Vietnam, 1968-1969: A place and a year like no other. Journal of Neurosurgery, 52(4) 927-43.
VF- Military Medicine

Keyes, D.C. (2005). Medical response to terrorism: preparedness and clinical practice. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
WA295 M489 2005-This volume includes background, triage, decontamination, signs and symptoms and medical management of chemical, biological, toxicological, nuclear, and explosive threats.

Knobler, S. (2002). Biological threats and terrorism: Assessing the science and response capabilities: Workshop summary. Washington, DC.: National Academy Press.
QW300 B615 2001-Forum on emerging infections workshop summary exploring the current scientific understanding of threatening pathogens and measures to monitor, prevent, and respond to their emergence.

Layne, S. (2001). Firepower in the lab: Automation in the fight against infectious disease and bioterrorism. Washington, DC: Joseph Henry Press.
QY23 F523 2001- This text examines how the nation can combat infectious diseases, contamination of food and water and bioattacks by improving our ability to detect, measure, and monitor harmful biological agents.

Levy, B.S. and Sidel, V.W. (eds.). (2012). Terrrorism and public health: a balanced approach to strengthening systems and protecting people. (2nd ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.
WA295 T327 2012- Updated version presents a balanced, comprehensive approach to strengthening health systems and protecting people from terrorism. It covers the health consequences of the terrorist attacks in the United States and what has been learned from them. The authors systematically review various types of terrorist weapons, including biological, chemical, nuclear, radiologic and other radioactive weapons, and they describe ways that the public health and medical care systems can be improved, while protecting civil rights and human rights.

Lindler, LE et al. (2005). Biological weapons defense: Infectious diseases and counterterrorism. Totowa, NJ: Humana Press.
WA295 B6168 2005- Provides researchers, physicians, and policy makers with a sound basis for understanding diseases caused by infectious organisms and an appreciation of bioterrorism problems to be effectively mastered.

Lupoli, J. (2004). Bioterrorism and the ebola virus. (Doctoral dissertation, New York Medical College).
Dissertation/Thesis

Maniscalco, P. (2002). Understanding terrorism and managing the consequences. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
HV6432 M278u 2002- Provides an in depth look at consequence response which details safety procedures for emergency responders, scene search operators, precautions for secondary devices and initial scene evaluation.

Manning, F. (2002). Preparing for terrorism: Tools for evaluating the metropolitan medical response system program. Washington, DC.: National Academy Press.
WX185 P927 2002- This report analyzes the depth and breadth of governmental and interagency collaboration toward creating preparedness teams.

McBride, D. (2003). Bioterrorism: The history of a crisis in American society. New York: Routledge.
WA295 B6167 2003- A collection of articles that trace the growing issue of bioterrorism in American society including political, legal, and public health materials.

McFee, R.B. and Leiken J.B. (2008). Toxico-terrorism: emergency response and clinical approach to chemical, biological, and radiological agents. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical.
WA295 T755 2008- Written by emergency room physicians for emergency room physicians, this text covers every essential aspect of the emergency medical response to microbial, radiological, and chemical agents of terrorism.

Medical Society of the State of New York. (2004). Biological, chemical, & nuclear emergencies: A physician's education program. Lake Sucess, NY: Medical Society of the State of New York.
VF-Disaster Planning

Medical Society of the State of New York. (2004). Biological, chemical, & nuclear emergencies: A physician's resource manual. Lake Success, NY: Medical Society of the State of New York.
WA295 B615 2004- A guide for certain NYS reportable diseases and/or conditions that are considered potential bioterrorism threats by the Center for Disease Control or are otherwise deemed to be at risk for terrorist attack.

Melnick, A.L. (2008). Biological, chemical, & radiological terrorism: emergency preparedness and response for the primary care physician. New York: Springer.
WA295 M537b 2008- Provides sought-after guidance to primary care physicians on preparing for and responding to terrorist attacks.

Miller, A. (2004). Social psychology of good and evil. New York: Guilford Press.
HM1116 S678 2004- Examines conceptions of good and evil in contemporary social psychology relating to the behaviors of the people responsible for atrocities and tragedies such as 9/11.

Miller, J. (2001). Germs: Biological weapons and America's secret war. New York: Simon & Schuster.
RES2 QW300 M648g 2001- An examination of the threat of germ weapons and terrorism describing international events.

Moreno, J. (2003). In the wake of terror: Medicine and morality in a time of crisis. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
WA295 I35 2003- Collection of essays on the bioethics of bioterrorism.

National Research Council (2008). Disrupting improvised explosive device terror campaigns: basic research opportunities. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.
HV6431 D612 2008- This report summarizes the 2 workshops organized by the Office of Naval Research and the National Research Council which examined the current state of knowledge and practice in the prevention, detection, and mitigation of the effects of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and explored avenues of basic research.

National Research Council (2008). Protecting individual privacy in the struggle against terrorists: a framework for program assessment. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.
HV6432 P967 2008- This report examines the role of data mining and behavioral surveillance technologies in counterterrorism programs, and provides a framework for decision making and deployment of those programs.

Neria, Y. (2006). 9/11: mental health in the wake of terrorist attacks. New York: Cambridge University Press.
WM170 N714 2006- Examines the emotional and behavioral impact that terrorism, most specifically the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, has on individuals and communities. Also explores the role of future disaster mental health work and preparedness.

Nestle, M. (2003). Safe food: bacteria, biotechnology, and bioterrorism. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press.
WA695 N468s 2003- Book explores the issues of food safety, genetically modified "frankenfoods", and the potential threat to our food and water supplies by bioterrorists.

Novick, L. (2001). Public health issues in disaster preparedness: Focus on bioterrorism. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers.
WA110 P976 2001- This report focuses on the technical aspects of bioterrorism agents and the planning and communication elements necessary to reduce the risk to our population.

Pilch, R. (2005). Encyclopedia of bioterrorism defense. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Liss.
Ref WA295 E56 2005- An A-Z coverage of the state of bioterrorism defense including policy on government, virology, bacteriology, toxins, etc.

Pyszczynski, T.A. et al. (2003). In the wake of 9/11: the psychology of terror. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.
WM172 P998i 2003- Explores the psychological effects of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Raphael, B. (2000). Psychological debriefing: Theory, practice, and evidence. New York: Cambridge University Press.
WM401 P974 2000- Book presents and analyzes evidence for the efficacy of psychological debriefing in theory and application.

Rayam, L. (2001). CDC Responds: Coping with Bioterrorism- the Role of the Laboratorian [Videorecording]. Atlanta, GA: CDC.
RES3 WC305 C3862 2001

Ritchie, EC [et al.]. (2006). Interventions following mass violence and disasters: strategies for mental health practice. New York: Guilford Press.
WM172 I61 2006- This text attempts to specify what is known about early and later interventions following mass casualties and how such knowledge can be used across different settings, contexts, events, and populations.

Roll, F. (2003). Security planning for terrorism: A preparedness and action tool for health care facilities. Marblehead, MA: HCPro.
WX185 R749s 2003- Provides health care facilities the tools necessary to identify key security concerns and determine opportunities for improvement.

Roy, M. (2004). Physician's guide to terrorist attack. Totowa, NJ: Humana Press.
WX185 P578 2004- Prepares physicians and other health care workers to respond to a terrorist event in an easy to follow case-based format.

Rubin, E. (2002). Emergency preparedness: bioterrorism and beyond. Washington, DC: Association of Academic Health Centers.
WA295 E53 2002- Compilation of papers highlighting emergency preparedness issues, strategies, policies, and practices that have changed the American landscape since Sept. 11th, 2001.

Schein, LA. (2006). Psychological effects of catastrophic disasters: group approaches to treatment. New York: Haworth Press.
WM172 P974 2006- Medical treatment and numerous evidence-based group interventions for people traumatized by catastrophic disasters.

Shapira, S. et al. (eds.) (2009). Essentials of terror medicine. New York: Springer.
WA295 E78 2009- Addresses the core concerns in the field of terror medicine (preparedness, incident management, mechanisms of injuries and responses, and psychological consequences).

Sidell, E. (1997). Medical aspects of chemical and biological warfare: Part I- warfare, weaponry and the casualty. Washington, DC: Borden Institute.
UH390 T355mc 1997- This textbook focuses on the management of casualties including treatment of cyanide poisoning, riot control, and nerve agents.

Sifton, D. (2002). PDR guide to biological and chemical warfare. Montvale, NJ: Thomson/PDR.
Ref QW300 P348 2002- Handbook of telltale signs and symptoms caused by over 50 biological and chemical agents including recommended treatments for each.

Skodol, A. (1998). Psychopathology and violent crime. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press.
BF575 A3 P974 1998- This book features data on the relationship of psychopathology and violent crime, looks at the personalities of murderers, and explores the biology of aggression.

Sutton, V. (2003). Law and bioterrorism. Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press.
WA295 S965L 2003- This book addresses the nature of the risk of bioterrorism and the necessary governmental response including the history of law and bioterrorism and federal law and civil issues arising as a result of bioterrorism.

Trujillo, M. (2002). Bioterrorism: A guide for community leaders and first responders. Oklahoma City,OK: Oklahoma City National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism.
RES3 WA295 B616 2002

Ursano, R. (2004). Bioterrorism: Psychological and public health interventions. New York: Cambridge.
WA295 B6166 2004- International experts prepare clinicians, researchers, and community leaders with the methods for responding to the mental health needs of individuals and communities exposed to bioterrorism.

Ursano, R. et al. (eds.) (2003).Terrorism and Disaster: Individual and community mental health interventions. New York: Cambridge.
WM170 T328 2003- International experts examine the efffects of terrorism and assess lessons learned from recent atrocities such as 9/11, the Tokyo sarin attack, and more.

U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security. (2004). National response plan [CD-ROM]. Washington, DC: US Dept. of Homeland Security.
RES3 WA295 U58n 2004

U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (2005). Senior officials workshop for CBRNE and terrorism incident preparedness: Executive handbook. College Station, TX: Texas Engineering Extension Service.
WA295 S477 2005- Training program for terrorism incident preparedness.

Various. (1998-2001). Nature articles on bioterrorism. Nature,
Journal, Electronic & Print

Volavka, J. (1995). Neurobiology of violence. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press.
BF575 A3 V899 1995- Provides a comprehensive, critical, up to date and clinically useful overview of biological aspects of violence and aggression.

Watts, J. (1999). Terrorist attacks and weapons of mass destruction: Emergency medical services response. (Doctoral dissertation, New York Medical College).
Dissertation/Thesis

Weinstein, R. (2003). Biological and chemical terrorism: A guide for healthcare providers and first responders. New York: Theime Medical Publications.
WA295 W424b 2003- Provides medical professionals with a useful and accurate source of information to aid in management of illnesses produced by biological and chemical weapons and also how to recognize when an attack has taken place.

World Health Organization. (2004). Public health response to biological and chemical weapons: WHO guidance. Geneva: World Health Organization.
WA295 W927p 2004- Describes procedures to guide preparedness for and response to deliberate use of biological and chemical agents that affect health.

World Health Organization. (2002). Terrorist threats to food: Guidance for establishing and strengthening prevention and response systems. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization.
WA701 W927t 2002- Describes establishment and enhancement of existing food safety, management programs and implementation of reasonable security measures.

World Health Organization. (1987). Effects of nuclear war on health and health services: Report of the WHO management group. Geneva: World Health Organization.
WN610 I611e 1987- Report of the International Committee of Experts in Medical Sciences and Public Health to implement Resolution WHA 34.38 (role of physicians and other health workers in the preservation and promotion of peace).

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