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Item Details
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INTRODUCTION TO HOMELAND SECURITY, SECOND EDITION
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| By: |
David H. McElreath, Carl J. Jensen III, Michael Wigginton, Jr. |
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Electronic book text |
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£54.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1439887535 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781439887530 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC |
| Pub. date: |
18 December, 2013 |
| Edition: |
2nd New edition |
| Pages: |
410 |
| Synopsis: |
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 StatesThe mission of the various agencies in the Department of Homeland Security and Department of DefenseThe foundations of emergency management: mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response, and recoveryInter-agency planning and cooperation and private partnershipA survey of the most significant natural disasters and accidents, explored through case studiesInternational and domestic terrorism and threat groupsThe impact of transportation and border security issues and the violence occurring in the SouthwestGlobalization and the role of intelligence in homeland securityFuture challenges in the field of homeland securityEach 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. |
| Illustrations: |
1 Tables, black and white; 73 Illustrations, black and white |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
CRC Press Inc |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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