Bioterrorism: A storied past and considerations for preparation of emergency managers

Authors

  • Joseph F. Geiger III, BS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2017.0315

Keywords:

bioterrorism, preparation, emergency management

Abstract

No abstract

Author Biography

Joseph F. Geiger III, BS

College of Dentistry, New York University, New York, New York

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Published

03/01/2017

How to Cite

Geiger III, BS, J. F. “Bioterrorism: A Storied past and Considerations for Preparation of Emergency Managers”. Journal of Emergency Management, vol. 15, no. 2, Mar. 2017, pp. 73-75, doi:10.5055/jem.2017.0315.