Terrorism and homeland security : an introduction with applications

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Title:

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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Summary

Terrorism and Homeland Security: An Introduction with Applications provides a comprehensive introduction to the problem of terrorism and to its solution, Homeland Security. In addition to its extensive treatment of terrorism, the book describes public and private sector counterterrorism as well as all hazards emergency management. It 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.

This book covers a wide range of issues, including such topics as the effectiveness of terrorism; weapons of mass destruction; privatization of counterterrorism; and wars of globalization. Learning objectives and key terms outline chapter content and highlight important topics. Scenarios are placed at the beginning of each chapter to explain concepts and relate theory to practice. The book includes Reality Check sections and critical thinking boxes to help the reader to formulate alternative perspectives on issues and events in order to seek creative and improved solutions to problems. At the end of each chapter are discussion questions that reinforce content and provide an opportunity for the reader to review, synthesize, and debate the key issues; applications that use assessment center and red team techniques to help the student develop analytical and decision-making skills in the context of understanding the mindset and planning processes of terrorist; and web links that provide direction for additional resources, information, and research.

This book's primary market are students attending community college homeland security programs, as well as state, federal, and private security training programs. Its secondary market are professionals of the Department of Homeland Security and security professionals belonging to ASIS.