Description:
This book includes research and commentary on cases, statutes and materials which address the legal issues which
arise in the context of bioterrorism and homeland and national security. The book begins with an examination of
the history of law and bioterrorism and includes foundation cases as well as those decided under new federal criminal
statutes which were specifically constructed to address the threat of bioterrorism. Next, an examination of the issues
of federalism in a public health context, and the problems with the current federal intragovernmental organization and
intergovernmental relationship is examined, followed by an analysis of the role of states in public health law and and
civil rights interests in a biological attack context. The quarantine laws, vaccination powers and liabilities are also
examined and the proposed model public health emergency powers act is examined. International perspectives and private
sector concerns are separate chapters. Finally, the casebook concludes with consideration of the future of the new
legal framework for addressing the new bioterrorism threat and homeland security.
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