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Author:

Thompson, Kimberly M.

Title:

Bayes, bugs, and bioterrorists [electronic resource] : lessons learned from the anthrax attacks / Kimberly M. Thompson, Robert E. Armstrong, and Donald F. Thompson.

Format:

[electronic resource] :

Publisher:

Center for Technology and National Security PolicyNational Defense University,

Copyright Date:

2005

Description:

vi, 61 p. : digital, PDF file.

Subject:

Decision making--United States.
Bioterrorism--Government policy--United States.
Bioterrorism--United States--Prevention.
Emergency management--United States.

Other Authors:

Armstrong, Robert E., 1948-2008
Thompson, Donald F., Dr.
National Defense University. Center for Technology and National Security Policy

Notes:

Title from PDF title page (viewed on July 28, 2009). Series title from Center for Technology and National Security Policy web site. "April 2005." Includes bibliographical references.

Contents:

Introduction -- Thinking big : a "straw man" framework -- Acting wisely -- Understanding anthrax -- Managing anthrax in the future.

Summary:

Argues for government use of decision science and decision trees as an analytical tool in order to develop a strategy for managing the risks of bioterrorism and to allow the government to better characterize the costs, risks, and benefits of different policy options and ensure the integration of policy development.

Series:

[Defense & technology papers ; no. 14]

OCLC:

(OCoLC)370747950

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)