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

Introduction to Homeland Security: Principles of All-Hazards Risk Management, Fifth Edition, provides users with a substantially updated version of previous versions, clearly delineating the bedrock principles of preparing for, mitigating, managing, and recovering from emergencies and disasters, while also offering a balanced account of all aspects of homeland security. This new edition features coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing, analysis of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for critical infrastructure protection, and examines the DHS Blue Campaign? to stop human trafficking. To provide added perspective, this edition features additional another voice? sections and examines the emergence of social media as a tool for reporting on homeland security issues. Provides users with a comprehensive understanding of the bedrock principles of preparing for, mitigating, managing, and recovering from emergencies and disastersFeatures coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing and analysis of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for critical infrastructure protectionExamines the emergence of social media as a tool for reporting on homeland security issues INDICE: Short Table of Contents:Chapter 1: Homeland Security: The Concept, the OrganizationChapter 2: Historic Overview of the Terrorist Threat Chapter 3: Hazards Chapter 4: Governmental Homeland Security StructuresChapter 5: Intelligence and CounterterrorismChapter 6: Border Security, Immigration, and Customs EnforcementChapter 7: Transportation Safety and SecurityChapter 8: Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure ProtectionChapter 9: All-Hazards Emergency Response and RecoveryChapter 10: Mitigation, Prevention, and Preparedness Chapter 11: CommunicationsChapter 12: Science and Technology Chapter 13: The Future of Homeland Security

• ISBN: 978-0-12-802028-9
• Editorial: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 688
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2015
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés