Psychological and social characteristics of a terrorist and their application in society and emergency management

Kimberly Stambler, BA, EMT

doi:10.5055/jem.2004.0040

Authors

Kimberly Stambler, BA, EMT

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2004.0040

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Abstract

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Author Biography

Kimberly Stambler, BA, EMT

Emergency Medical Response Group (EMeRG) Coordinator, The George Washington University, Washington, DC.

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