
Homeland Security Preparedness and Information Systems
Strategies for Managing Public Policy
Christopher G. Reddick(Author)
Information Science Reference (Publisher)
Published on 30. September 2009
Book
Hardback
314 pages
978-1-60566-834-5 (ISBN)
Description
Homeland security information systems are an important area of inquiry due to the tremendous influence information systems play on the preparation and response of government to a terrorist attack or natural disaster. Homeland Security Preparedness and Information Systems: Strategies for Managing Public Policy delves into the issues and challenges that public managers face in the adoption and implementation of information systems for homeland security. A defining collection of field advancements, this publication provides solutions for those interested in adopting additional information systems security measures in their governments.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Hershey
United States
Publishing group
IGI Global
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
956 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60566-834-5 (9781605668345)
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Person
Christopher G. Reddick is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Public Administration at the University of Texas at San Antonio (USA). Dr. Reddick's research and teaching interests are in e-government. Some of his publications can be found in Government Information Quarterly, Electronic Government, and the International Journal of Electronic Government Research. Dr. Reddick recently edited the book Handbook of Research on Strategies for Local E-Government Adoption and Implementation: Comparative Studies.
Content
Citizen-centric e-government Citizens, the Internet, and terrorism information Collaboration and e-government Emergency management Web sites Emerging issues in homeland security Federal government homeland security information systems Homeland security preparedness Information security in government Information technology and emergency management Local government homeland security information systems