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Informationen zum Autor Frank R. Spellman, PhD, is a retired assistant professor of environmental health at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, and the author of more than 136 books covering topics ranging from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to all areas of environmental science and occupational health. Many of his texts are readily available online, and several have been adopted for classroom use at major universities throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Russia; two have been translated into Spanish for South American markets. Dr. Spellman has been cited in more than 550 publications. He serves as a professional expert witness for three law groups and as an incident/accident investigator for the U.S. Department of Justice and a northern Virginia law firm. In addition, he consults on homeland security vulnerability assessments for critical infrastructures including water/wastewater facilities nationwide and conducts pre-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)/Environmental Protection Agency EPA audits throughout the country. Dr. Spellman lectures on sewage treatment, water treatment, and homeland security and lectures and safety topics throughout the country and teaches water/wastewater operator short courses at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, Virginia). He surveyed the drinking water ancient distribution system at Machu Picchu and studied Darwin’s Finches in the Galapagos Islands. In addition, he studied water pollution in Coco, Ecuador. He holds a BA, in public administration, a BS in business management, an MBA, and an MS and PhD in environmental engineering. Klappentext Food Supply Protection and Homeland Security is part of a series on critical infrastructure and homeland security. This important reference book examines the state of our food protection readiness through a look at the threats facing our food supply system and by offering a blueprint on how to defend ourselves. This revised edition addresses threats to humans including the introduction of anthrax, various poisons, small pox, or salmonella to our food supply. Food Supply Protection and Homeland Security serves both professionals as well as anyone with a general interest in the security of our food supply system. Zusammenfassung Food Supply Protection and Homeland Security is part of a series on critical infrastructure and homeland security. This important reference book examines the state of our food protection readiness through a look at the threats facing our food supply system and by offering a bl... Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents Preface Prologue 1Introduction Critical Infrastructure The Ongoing Threat Crazy Sally Is Terrorism in the Barnyard Really Possible? Food and Agriculture Congressional Research Service (CRS): The Agroterrorism Threat Importance of Agriculture in the United States Economic Consequences Farm-to-Fork Food Production and Agroterrorism References and Recommended Reading 2What is Terrorism -Agroterrorism? Terrorism Agroterrorism Vocabulary Of Hate References and Recommended Reading 3USDA and Homeland Security U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) USDA Agencies and Offices USDA Homeland Security Efforts APHIS FSIS References and Recommended Reading 4Bioterrorism Act and the FDA 21 CFR Part 170.3 Food for Human Consumption Definitions Title III Subtitle A-Protection of Food Supply Animal Pathogens Plant Pathogens FDA Food Safety and Security Progress: A 10-Point Program The 10-Point Program Bottom Line on FDA's Approach to Protecting Our Food Supply References and Recommended Reading 5Foot-and-Mouth Disease: The Primary Threat Introduction References and Recommended Reading 6USDA: Pre-Harvest Security Guidelines Food Safety and Food Defense Farm Security Insider Threat Vulnerability Physical Asset Monitoring and Con...
