Chronology and Dictionary of Biological Disaster Management

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Chronology. 3. Dictionary. Bibliography. Index.

All throughout history, libraries and archives have been the guardians of the documentary heritage of mankind. Although during past centuries the writing medium underwent only very few changes, from parchment of paper, the last two centuries have seen the recurrent emergence of the new media, ranging from daguerreotype to digital disk.

Given the rapid evolution of the new technologies, safeguarding the cultural heritage becomes more and more a concern for specialists. At the same time the participation of the entire library and archive profession is necessary. It has become equally indispensable to raise awareness among decision makers, professionals and the public at large.

In this age of technology and science we can’t remain unaware of the possibilities what science can do to the human kind as the biological disaster.