Introduction to Homeland Security (Butterworth Heinemann Homeland Security)

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Six authors, headed by Jane A. Bullock, have produced a worth tome. Security Letter.

a text book audience in mind, the book also could benefit managers wanted a solid overview to the topic. Security Letter.

Particularly strong are chapters on hazards in which concise information on different types of biological and chemical attacks is presented. Security Letter.

The organization and brief history of DHS is neatly covered. Security Letter

offers a comprehensive account of past and current homeland security reorganization and practices, policies and programs Law Enforcement Technology

The structure of each chapter is consistent throughout this text, from Butterworth-Heinemann, and designed to accommodate useful pedagogical elements... Law Enforcement Technology

The authors are knowledgeable in their fields, and they explore topics from an independent point of view. Security Management

Introduction to Homeland Security has case histories of domestic terrorism events and the governments post-event actions. Evidence Technology

The book provides educators, students, and practitioners with an account of homeland-security practices, policies, and programs. Evidence Technology


Book Description
"Introduction to Homeland Security" provides educators, students, and practitioners with a comprehensive account of past and current homeland security reorganization and practices, policies and programs in relation to the government restructure. The structure of each chapter will remain consistent throughout the text and will be designed to accommodate useful pedagogical elements such as learning objectives for each chapter; definitions of the terms used in homeland security, a comprehensive contact list of Federal and State government homeland security offices and officials; case studies of past domestic terrorism events such as the World Trade Center, the Pentagon attack, the Oklahoma City bombing, the anthrax crisis and the Washington, DC sniper attacks; and an Instructor Guide complete with chapter summaries, exam questions and discussion topics. Color throughout will enhance these elements
In addition the book will provide an historic context for current homeland security activities. It will document past domestic terrorism events including the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and focus principally on the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The book will recount government and private sector actions taken in the aftermath of 9/11 in the areas of legislation, government organization, communications, technology, and emergency management practices. Case studies and best practices will be included as well as a comprehensive glossary of homeland security terms and acronyms.

- Current organizational structure and responsibilities of the new Department of Homeland Security.
- Case Studies of past domestic terrorism events such as the World Trade Center, the Pentagon attack, the Oklahoma City bombing, the anthrax crisis and the Washington, DC sniper attacks.
- Comprehensive contact list of Federal and State government homeland security offices and officials.


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Introduction to Homeland Security provides educators, students, and practitioners with a comprehensive account of past and current homeland security practices, policies, and programs in relation to the government restructure. Each chapter offers useful pedagogical elements including learning objectives, definitions of the terms used in Homeland Security, a comprehensive contact list of federal and state government Homeland Security offices and officials, and case studies of past terrorism events.


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