Information Discovery from Complementary Literatures: Categorizing Viruses as Potential Weapons

Authors :: Swanson, Don R.
Smalheiser, Neil R.
Bookstein, A.
Source :: Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology. August, 2001, Vol. 52 Issue 10, p797, 16 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: A study of Medline searches generates a list of viral agents that may be classified as potential military weapons systems. Two aspects are emphasized: the genetic aspects of virulence, and the actual transmission of viral diseases.

Subjects :: Viruses -- Military aspects
Weapons systems -- Study and teaching
Virus research -- Planning
Biological warfare -- Research
Computers
Library and information science
Mathematics

ISSN :: 15322882
Volume :: 52
Issue :: 10
Database :: Gale General OneFile
Journal :: Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology
Publication Type :: Periodical
Accession number :: edsgcl.82620766

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