Biosecurity Dilemmas: Dreaded Diseases, Ethical Responses, and the Health of Nations

Biosecurity Dilemmas critically explores the complex interplay of values and interests in safeguarding populations against infectious diseases and biological threats. Focusing on six significant diseases, including pandemic influenza and Ebola, Christian Enemark addresses ethical dilemmas that arise when these health issues are framed in terms of national and international security. The book delves into how prioritizing security measures may impact research funding and progress, ultimately offering policy recommendations for biological arms control and public health ethics. Published by Georgetown University Press, this analysis sheds light on the intricate relationship between biosecurity and global health.