HOMELAND SECURITY: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING,
PREVENTING AND SURVIVING TERRORISM is the authoritative
textbook on one of the most important topics facing our
nation. From complex policy issues to Common terrorist
tactics, Homeland Security provides a practical foundation
for professionals, students, and concerned citizens alike.
Designed for readers who need to understand both the "big
picture" and their own roles in the war against terror, the
book provides a clear, comprehensive and fascinating
overview of an increasingly complex and misunderstood topic.
This indispensable reference, filled with fascinating
real-life examples and tips, covers the basics of homeland
security such as: national strategies and principles;
federal, state and local roles; terrorist history and
tactics; cyber-terrorism; business preparedness; critical
infrastructure protection; weapons of mass destruction; and
key policy issues. Perfect for academic and training
classrooms, each chapter includes an overview, learning
objectives, source document, discussion topic, summary, and
quiz.
The indispensable reference on homeland security and
the contemporary terrorist threat
From complex
policy issues to common terrorist tactics, Homeland Security
provides a practical foundation for those who need to
understand both the "big picture" and their own roles in the
war against terror. It offers a clear, comprehensive, and
fascinating overview of this increasingly complicated topic,
divided into three main sections:
Part I--
The Emergence of Modern Homeland Security
America's
historical approach to defending its homeland, and the
evolution of the terrorist threat that led to September 11,
2001
Part II--Understanding Terrorism
Answers to the questions: Who are the terrorists? What do
they want? How do they operate?
Part
III--The Present Homeland Security Regime
Organization, strategies, programs and principles of the
homeland security effort, with specifics for all levels of
government, business, and individual citizens
Each chapter of Homeland Security includes an overview,
learning objectives, source documents, discussion topic,
summary, and quiz, making it an ideal resource for academic
and training classrooms.
Homeland Security provides valuable information and
instruction for:
University students
First responders
Government officials
Corporate executives
Members of the military
Volunteers and concerned
citizens
As the events of 9/11
demonstrated, every American has a vital role to play in the
war against terrorism. From first responders to concerned
citizens, all require a deeper understanding of the
emerging homeland security system, the modern terrorist
threat, vital policy debates facing the nation, and
practical methods to make communities and families safer.
Homeland Security provides that understanding.
Written by leading authors with both practical and
theoretical expertise, this authoritative textbook explores
the nature of the terrorist threat to the United States and
examines the policies and systems responsible for protecting
America. Using source documents and real-life examples, it
examines topics including:
National homeland
security strategies and directives
The modern
history of terrorism
The most dangerous
terrorist groups, foreign and domestic, and their
tactics
Critical infrastructure protection
Emergency response, incident management, and continuity
of operations
Weapons of mass destruction
Cyber-terrorism
Business preparedness
Roles, responsibilities, and methods of major federal,
state, and local government agencies, along with key private
sector organizations
Tools and resources for
individual and family preparedness
Critical policy
issues shaping the future of homeland security
While much of the globe has grappled for decades with the
impact of terrorism on its own soil, the U.S. has only
recently been forced to join that battle. Now that terrorism
is a central part of our daily lives, however, a deeper
knowledge of its many facets--and, more important, how
American business and private lives can be shielded against
terrorism--is essential.
Homeland Security is the
definitive guide to understanding, preventing, and surviving
terrorism. From hands-on security tips to insights on the
vital balance between liberty and security, it is designed
to help every American from the front lines to the voting
booths play his or her role in the war against terrorism.
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