Biosecurity in the Global Age

Biosecurity in the Global Age
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Publisher : Stanford University Press
Total Pages : 321
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ISBN-10 : 9780804750295
ISBN-13 : 0804750297
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Book Synopsis Biosecurity in the Global Age by : David Fidler

Download or read book Biosecurity in the Global Age written by David Fidler and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The renewed threat of biological weapons highlights the importance of crafting policy responses informed by the rule of law. This book explores patterns in recent governance initiatives and advocates building a "global biosecurity concert" as a way to address the threats presented by biological weapons and infectious diseases in the early 21st century."--BOOK JACKET.


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