From the reviews:
"The textbook, which is composed of 7 chapters, is well-written and easy to read. The chapters are designed, as noted by the editors, to be concise and well-supplemented with Web-based resources. … Overall this text is a useful and well written reference that addresses a wide variety of topics, with a concise and logical approach. In conclusion, this text is well written for those who need a concise primer on bioterrorism and disaster medicine … ." (Steven E Sittig, Respiratory Care, Vol. 52 (11), 2007)
This practical, comprehensive text will feature concise chapters pertinent to bioterrorism, infectious disease, microbiology, virology, public health, epidemiology, disaster medicine and will serve as a practical guide for situation-specific disasters (whether natural or man-made); recognize what injuries or illnesses to expect; provide proactive guidelines to define specific diseases; and give a guide of appropriate personnel protective equipment during these large-scale emergencies. It would be an essential companion to any individual who is either interested or currently working in any of the aforementioned fields.