Wiley pathways introduction to homeland security: understanding terrorism with an emergency management perspective

Readers need to be aware more than ever before of the increased number of threats this country faces. Introduction to Homeland Security: Understanding Terrorism with an Emergency Management Perspective provides important and up-to-date information about terrorism, terrorist behavior, homeland security policiesand dilemmas, and how to deal effectively with threats and the consequences of attacks. This book provides a foundation that spans the readily apparent chasm between the disaster and homeland security communities. Its focus on terrorism may help to educate those who do not yet understand the need to prepare for this significant threat. Its concentration on emergency management will remind homeland security officials that reinventing of the wheel is not only unnecessary, but problematic. Introduction to Homeland Security will be useful to scholars, students, and practitioners interested or involved in homeland security and emergency management. INDICE: Chapter 1: Understanding a New National priority: 9/11, Homeland Security, and Emergency Management. Chapter 2: Identifying Terrorism: Ideologically Motivated Acts of Violence. Chapter 3: Recognizing the Causes of Terrorism: Differing Perspectives and the Role of Ideology. Chapter 4: Comprehending Terrorists and Their Behavior: Who They are and What They Do. Chapter 5: Uncovering the Dynamic Nature of Terrorism: History and Change over Time. Chapter 6:Evaluating a Major Dilemma: Terrorism, the Media, and Censorship. Chapter 7: Contemplating a Quandary: Terrorism, Security, and Liberty. Chapter 8: Preventing Terrorist Attacks: Root Causes, Law, Intelligence, Counter-terrorism, and Border Control. Chapter 9: Protecting against Potential Attacks: Threat Assessment and Security Enhancement. Chapter 10: Preparing for the Unthinkable: Readiness for Terrorism. Chapter 11: Responding to Attacks: Important Functions and Coordination Mechanisms. Chapter 12: Recovering from Impacts: Short-term andLong-term Measures Chapter 13: L.ooking toward the Future: Forthcoming Challenges and Opportunities. Glossary. Index.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-12752-0
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 335
• Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés