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When
Every Moment Counts: What You Need to Know About
Bioterrorism from the Senate's Only Doctor by Bill
Frist, William H. Frist
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- Paperback: 192 pages ;
Dimensions (in inches): 0.61 x 8.40 x 5.47
- Publisher: Rowman &
Littlefield; ; (March 2002)
- ISBN: 0742522458
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Book
Description
Bioterrorism has quickly become one of the
most pressing and disturbing issues of our time. Our nation's
leaders warn that the threat of germ weapons by terrorists is
real, and, more importantly, that the United States remains
highly vulnerable.
Such
statements have led to a national sense of fear and unease.
Every American wants answers--what can we do to protect our
families and loved ones? Enter Senator Bill Frist, M.D. At
this crucial time, Senator Frist wants to provide all
Americans with an accessible and comprehensive guide to
dealing with the realistic threat of bioterrorism.
Written
in an easy-to-use question and answer format, complete with
photographs of the varying symptoms and a full index, When
Every Moment Counts is an essential manual for every American.
Book
Info
(Rowman & Littlefield Publishers)
Consumer text offer practical advice on how to keep safe.
Written in question-and-answer format, this text provides
current information on biological agents like anthrax and
smallpox, dangers posed by chemical weapons, and the
vulnerabilities of our food and water supplies.
Reviewer: A reader from Rockville, Maryland USA |
No one can translate complex scientific concepts into language
any layman can understand as readily as Bill Frist. When Every
Moment Counts is a timely and important guide for the common
American. We are indeed fortunate that Dr. Frist serves us in
the Senate at this critical point in our history.
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