
Introduction to Homeland Security
David H. McElreath(Author)
CRC Press
2nd Edition
Published on 27. July 2017
Book
Hardback
978-1-138-42266-7 (ISBN)
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Description
Since the attacks of 9/11, billions of dollars and countless resources have been committed and expended in the attempt to make the nation more secure. Introduction to Homeland Security: Second Edition is written by a team of homeland security and justice professionals on the cutting edge of the field. The text is a comprehensive examination of current and future challenges and explores how the United States has chosen to confront these threats with both its military and civilian agencies.
Topics include:
A history of homeland security in the United States
The mission of the various agencies in the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense
The foundations of emergency management: mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery
Inter-agency planning and cooperation and private partnership
A survey of the most significant natural disasters and accidents, explored through case studies
International and domestic terrorism and threat groups
The impact of transportation and border security issues and the violence occurring in the Southwest
Globalization and the role of intelligence in homeland security
Future challenges in the field of homeland security
Each chapter begins with objectives and ends with a summary, key terms, and discussion questions. Ample references encourage further study and research. The book is a premier text for criminal justice, homeland security, national security, and intelligence programs in universities and an ideal reference for professionals as well as policy and research institutes.
Topics include:
A history of homeland security in the United States
The mission of the various agencies in the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense
The foundations of emergency management: mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery
Inter-agency planning and cooperation and private partnership
A survey of the most significant natural disasters and accidents, explored through case studies
International and domestic terrorism and threat groups
The impact of transportation and border security issues and the violence occurring in the Southwest
Globalization and the role of intelligence in homeland security
Future challenges in the field of homeland security
Each chapter begins with objectives and ends with a summary, key terms, and discussion questions. Ample references encourage further study and research. The book is a premier text for criminal justice, homeland security, national security, and intelligence programs in universities and an ideal reference for professionals as well as policy and research institutes.
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Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
885 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-42266-7 (9781138422667)
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