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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