chapter 1 Introduction / chapter 2 A Brief Theory of Terrorism and Technology / chapter 3 The Group Psychology of Terrorism / chapter 4 Aerosols: Fundamentals / chapter 5 Biological Agents: Effects, Toxicity, and Effectiveness / chapter 6 Weaponization and Delivery Systems / chapter 7 The Classification and Manufacture of Biological Agents / chapter 8 Agroeconomic Bioterrorism -- chapter 9 Sensors and Detection Systems for Biological Agents / chapter 10 Bioterrorism: Preparation for Response-What the Government Can Do in Defending the Homeland -- chapter 11 Nuclear Terrorism: Nature of Radiation / chapter 12 Nuclear Terrorism: Radiation Detection / chapter 13 Nuclear Terrorism: Dose and Biological Effects / chapter 14 Nuclear Terrorism: Nuclear Weapons / chapter 15 Nuclear Terrorism: Threats and Countermeasures / chapter 16 Cyber-terrorism / chapter 17 Chemical Agents: Classification, Synthesis and Properties / chapter 18 Chemical Agents: Toxicity and Medical Management / chapter 19 Chemical Weapon Delivery, Sensors and Dectection Systems / chapter 20 Chemical Agents: Destruction and Decontamination / chapter 21 Chemical Agents: Threats and Countermeasures / chapter 22 Personal Protective Equipment / chapter 23 The National Response Plan / chapter 24 Emergency Response and Training / chapter 25 Government and Voluntary Agencies / chapter 26 Bioterrorism: Consequences and Medical Preparedness