An edition of Homeland security (2005)

Homeland security

a complete guide to understanding, preventing, and surviving terrorism

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An edition of Homeland security (2005)

Homeland security

a complete guide to understanding, preventing, and surviving terrorism

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McGraw-Hill
Language
English
Pages
483

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Cover of: Homeland Security (The Mcgraw-Hill Homeland Security Series)
Homeland Security (The Mcgraw-Hill Homeland Security Series)
April 20, 2005, McGraw-Hill
Hardcover in English - 1 edition
Cover of: Homeland Security (The Mcgraw-Hill Homeland Security Series)
Homeland Security (The Mcgraw-Hill Homeland Security Series)
April 20, 2005, McGraw-Hill
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Table of Contents

Introduction. Every American has a role in homeland security
Homeland security : the American tradition
The rise of modern terrorism : the road to 9/11
The birth of modern homeland security : the national response to the 9/11 attacks
The mind of the terrorist : why they hate us
Al-Qaida and other Islamic extremist groups : understanding fanaticism in the name of religion
The transnational dimensions of terrorism : the unique dangers of the twenty-first century
Domestic terrorist groups : the forgotten threat
Terrorist operations and tactics : how attacks are planned and executed
Weapons of mass destruction : understanding the great terrorist threats and getting beyond the hype
The digital battlefield : cyber-terrorism and cyber-security
Homeland security roles, responsibilities and jurisdictions : federal, state, and local government responsibilities
America's national strategies : the plans driving the war on global terrorism and what they mean
Domestic antiterrorism and counterterrorism : the new role for states and localities and supporting law enforcement agencies
Critical infrastructure protection and key assets : protecting America's most important targets
Incident management and emergency management : preparing for when prevention fails
Business preparedness, continuity, and recovery : private-sector responses to terrorism
Public awareness and personal and family preparedness : simple solutions, serious challenges
The future of homeland security : adapting and responding to the evolving terrorist threat while balancing safety and civil liberties
Appendix 1. Profile of significant Islamic extremist and international terrorist groups and state sponsors
Appendix 2. Volunteer services
Appendix 3. The media and issues for homeland security
Appendix 4. Medical and public health services emergency and disaster planning and response : public health and medical organizations have unique and demanding responsibilities for preparing and responding to terrorist attacks
Appendix 5. Preparing and responding to threats against the agriculture sector.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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New York

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
363.32
Library of Congress
HV6432 .S28 2005, HV6432.S28 2005

The Physical Object

Pagination
xix, 483 p. :
Number of pages
483

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Open Library
OL20024114M
Internet Archive
homelandsecurity0000saut
ISBN 10
007144064X
LCCN
2004030511
OCLC/WorldCat
57392509
Goodreads
50034

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