Terrorism and homeland security : an introduction with applications
by
 
Purpura, Philip P., 1950-

Title
: 
Terrorism and homeland security : an introduction with applications

Author
: 
Purpura, Philip P., 1950-

ISBN
: 
9780750678438

Personal Author
: 
Purpura, Philip P., 1950-

Publication Information
: 
Amsterdam ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, c2007.

Physical Description
: 
xv, 495 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Series
: 
The Butterworth-Heinemann homeland security series
 
Butterworth-Heinemann homeland security series

Series Title
: 
The Butterworth-Heinemann homeland security series

General Note
: 
Formerly CIP.

Contents
: 
Ch. 1. The problem of terrorism -- Ch. 2. Terrorist methods and weapons -- Ch. 3. Government action -- Ch. 4. Homeland Security -- Ch. 5. Legal issues -- Ch. 6. Private sector action -- Ch. 7. Risk management and emergency management -- Ch. 8. Life safety and public safety -- Ch. 9. Security -- Ch. 10. Protecting critical infrastructures and key assets -- Ch. 11. Border and transportation security -- Ch. 12. Anticipating the future : terrorism, technology, research, and education.

Abstract
: 
"Terrorism and Homeland Security: An Introduction with Applications provides a comprehensive overview of terrorism, public and private sector counter-terrorism, and "all hazards" emergency management. The book presents national, state, and local perspectives and up-to-date information, including the reorganization of the Department of Homeland Security, the renewed Patriot Act, and intelligence reform.".
 
"Terrorism and Homeland Security provides theory from several disciplines, offering explanations of problems and countermeasures to assist both practitioners searching for answers, as well as students seeking to put theory into practice. Applications at the end of each chapter use assessment center and red team techniques to help the reader develop analytical and decision-making skills in the context of understanding the mindset and planning processes of terrorists. An essential resource for both students and professionals, Terrorism and Homeland Security addresses sensitive issues, asks controversial questions, and offers solutions to differentiate law, policy, and plans from reality."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term
: 
Terrorism -- United States -- Prevention -- Textbooks.
 
National security -- United States -- Textbooks.
 
Internal security -- United States -- Textbooks.


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