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Introduction to Homeland Security
by Logan, Keith Gregory; Ramsay, James D.Edition:
1st
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9780813345987
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0813345987
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Pub. Date:
1/31/2012
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Perseus Books
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Summary
This book introduces students to the dynamic and complex enterprise that is homeland security. Using a broad lens, the authors explore key operational and content areas, as well as the practices and policies that are part of an effective homeland security program. With original essays from academics and practitioners, the book encapsulates the breadth of homeland security as it exists today. Topical coverage includes: administration, intelligence, critical infrastructure protection, emergency management, terrorism and counterterrorism, law and policy, technology and systems, strategic planning, strategic communication, civil-military affairs, private sector involvement, environmental security, and public health. Accessible, engaging, and comprehensive, this is an essential resource for courses on homeland security.
Author Biography
Keith Gregory Logan is associate professor of criminal justice at Kutztown University and the editor/author of Homeland Security and Intelligence. James D. Ramsay is professor and coordinator of the homeland security program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. ix |
| Acronyms | p. xi |
| The Organization and Administration of Homeland Security | |
| A First Look at the Department of Homeland Security | p. 5 |
| Homeland Security Law and Policy | p. 19 |
| Public- and Private-Sector Partnerships in Homeland Security | p. 47 |
| Homeland Security Resources | |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | p. 73 |
| Homeland Security Intelligence | p. 97 |
| Defense Support of Civil Authorities | p. 125 |
| Homeland Security Techno logy | p. 161 |
| Environmental Security and Public Health | p. 203 |
| Homeland Security Strategies | |
| Emergency Management | p. 241 |
| Strategic Communication | p. 263 |
| Strategic Planning | p. 285 |
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism | p. 313 |
| America and Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century | p. 351 |
| Foundations of Homeland Security Education | p. 365 |
| Epilogue | p. 379 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 387 |
| About the Editors and Authors | p. 389 |
| Index | p. 395 |
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