Introduction to Homeland Security: Principles of All-Hazards Risk Management

Written by renowned experts, Introduction to Homeland Security, Sixth Edition, informs users about the concepts and bedrock principles of homeland security. Readers will gain a solid appreciation of the broad range of topics that fall within the expanse of the homeland security umbrella, and understand how and why they are so closely interconnected. The text will also provide an overview of the evolutionary process behind modern homeland security structures, which helps users to understand why certain functions exist, and how they contribute to national and local security efforts. Unlike most books that focus solely on terrorism, this text covers an expansive range of homeland security topics including all-hazards emergency management, cybersecurity, border and transportation security, immigration and customs enforcement, and others. Updated material to cover new developments in the field such as increased terror attacks, cybersecurity safeguards, and administrative changesBalanced account of homeland security in all of its aspectsAuthoritative voices from content expertsCritical Thinking exercises included for each topic INDICE: 1. Homeland Security: The Concept, the Organization2. Historic Overview of the Terrorist Threat3. Hazards4. Governmental Homeland Security Structures5. Intelligence Counterterrorism6. Border Security, Immigration, and Customs Enforcement7. Transportation Safety and Security8. Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection9. All-Hazards Emergency Response and Recovery10. Mitigation, Prevention, and Preparedness11. Communications12. Science and Technology13. The Future of Homeland Security

• ISBN: 978-0-12-817137-0
• Editorial: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 780
• Fecha Publicación: 05/10/2020
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés