Invisible enemies : [book] Infectious disease and national security in Australia / Peter Curson.

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Curson, Peter

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Strategic InsightsPublication details: Australia : ASPI, 2005.Description: 11 p. ; 30 cmSubject(s):

DDC classification:

363.17994 22

Review: Traditionally, infectious disease has not played a major role in the dynamics of Australia's international relations or considerations of national security. HIV/AIDS, SARS, Bird Flu and threat of new pandemics has produced a heightened awareness of infectious disease and the integrity of the state. Australia needs to reassess its preparedness for a major outbreak of infectious disease.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Australian Emergency Management Library	BOOK	363.17994 CUR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		900099814

Orginally published May 2005.

Traditionally, infectious disease has not played a major role in the dynamics of Australia's international relations or considerations of national security. HIV/AIDS, SARS, Bird Flu and threat of new pandemics has produced a heightened awareness of infectious disease and the integrity of the state. Australia needs to reassess its preparedness for a major outbreak of infectious disease.

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