Wiley Pathways Introduction to Homeland Security Understanding Terrorism With an Emergency Management Perspective

by McEntire, David A.

• ISBN13: 9780470127520
• ISBN10: 047012752X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-21
• Publisher: WILEY
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Summary

Clear, everyday language and clean format. Students can read each chapter without being intimidated by difficult language or overwhelmed by sidebars, textboxes, and other fillers that interrupt the flow of the writing. Modular format. Instructors can reorder textbook content to suit the needs of a particular class. The text proceeds logically from the basics to more challenging material, and chapters are further organized into sections that are self-contained for maximum teaching and learning flexibility. Pre-test. This pre-reading assessment tool in multiple-choice format introduces chapter material and the learning outcomes. By focusing students' attention on what they do not know, the self-test provides a benchmark against which they can measure their own progress. What You'll Learn in this Chapterand After Studying this Chapter. These bulleted lists tell students what they will be learning in this chapter and why it is significant. "What You'll Learn..." lists focus on subject matter that will be taught. Each bullet in the list corresponds to a chapter section. "After Studying This Chapter..." lists emphasize capabilities and skills students will learn. Goals and Outcomes. These lists identify specific learner capabilities that will result from reading the chapter. They set students up to synthesize and evaluate the chapter material, and relate it to the real world. "For Example" Boxes. Found within each section, these boxes tie section content to real-world organizations, scenarios, and applications. Figures and tables. Line art and photos have been carefully chosen to be truly instructional rather than filler. Tables distill and present information in a way that is easy to identify, access, and understand, enhancing the focus of the text on essential ideas without distracting or overwhelming the reader. Self-Check. Related to the "What You'll Learn" bullets and found at the end of each section, this battery of short answer questions emphasizes student understanding of concepts and mastery of section content. Each Self-Check question set includes a link to a section of the pre-test for further review and practice. Key Terms and Glossary. To help students develop a professional vocabulary, key terms are bolded in the introduction, summary and when they first appear in the chapter. A complete list of key terms with brief definitions appears at the end of each chapter and again in a glossary at the end of the book. Knowledge of key terms is assessed by all assessment tools (see below). Summary. Each chapter concludes with a summary paragraph that reviews the major concepts in the chapter and links back to the "What You'll Learn" list. Evaluation and Assessment Tools Summary Questions. These help students summarize the chapter's main points by asking a series of multiple choice and true/false questions that emphasize student understanding of concepts and mastery of chapter content. Review Questions. In short answer format, these questions review the major points in each chapter, prompting analysis while reinforcing and confirming student understanding of concepts, and encouraging mastery of chapter content. Applying this Chapter Questions. This feature is used to drive home key ideas by asking students to synthesize and apply chapter concepts to new, real-life situations and scenarios. You Try It! Questions. Designed to extend students' thinking, these questions are ideal for discussion or writing assignments. Using an open-ended format and sometimes based on Web sources, they encourage students to draw conclusions using chapter material applied to real-world situations, which fosters both mastery and independent learning. Post-test. After students have completed the chapter they have the ability to take a post test. It includes all of the questions

Table of Contents

Understanding a New National Priority: 9/11, Homeland Security, and Emergency Management	p. 1
Introduction	p. 2
9/11: A Wake-up Call	p. 2
Self-Check	p. 3
A Growing Threat	p. 4
Self-Check	p. 6
The Nature of Homeland Security	p. 6
Self-Check	p. 10
Disciplines Involved in Homeland Security and the Emergency Management Profession	p. 11
The Role of Emergency Management	p. 11
Important Terminology	p. 15
Self-Check	p. 17
Summary	p. 17
Assess Your Understanding	p. 18
Be a Homeland Security Professional	p. 20
Key Terms	p. 21
References	p. 23
Identifying Terrorism: Ideologically Motivated Acts of Violence	p. 25
Introduction	p. 26
Defining Terrorism	p. 26
Self-Check	p. 28
Common Characteristics of Terrorism	p. 28
Self-Check	p. 29
Types of Terrorism	p. 29
Self-Check	p. 32
Relation of Terrorism to Other Disasters	p. 32
Self-Check	p. 35
Summary	p. 35
Assess Your Understanding	p. 36
Be a Homeland Security Professional	p. 38
Key Terms	p. 39
References	p. 40
Recognizing the Causes of Terrorism: Differing Perspectives and the Role of Ideology	p. 41
Introduction	p. 42
Frequently Mentioned Causes	p. 42
Historical Grievances	p. 42
U.S. Foreign Policy	p. 43
Poverty	p. 45
Self-Check	p. 45
Political Causes	p. 46
Politics	p. 46
Political Systems	p. 47
Political Functions	p. 48
Political Structure	p. 48
Self-Check	p. 50
Cultural and Religious Causes	p. 50
Cultural Dimensions of Terrorism	p. 50
The Role of Religion in Terrorism	p. 51
Self-Check	p. 53
Ideology	p. 54
Understanding Ideologies	p. 54
Ideological Dimensions and Terrorism	p. 55
Self-Check	p. 57
Summary	p. 57
Assess Your Understanding	p. 58
Be a Homeland Security Professional	p. 59
Key Terms	p. 60
References	p. 62
Comprehending Terrorists and Their Behavior: Who They are and What They Do	p. 63
Introduction	p. 64
Terrorists and Terrorist Organizations	p. 64
Classifying Terrorists	p. 67
Self-Check	p. 69
Personal Characteristics of Terrorists	p. 69
Distinct Differences	p. 70
Self-Check	p. 72
The Behavior and Tactics of Terrorists	p. 72
Propaganda	p. 72
Recruiting	p. 73
Financing	p. 74
Training	p. 75
False Documents, Travel, and Safe Haven	p. 76
Code Words and Secret Communications	p. 77
Planning	p. 77
Obtaining Weapons	p. 79
Initiating Acts of Civil Disorder or Terrorism	p. 79
Self-Check	p. 81
Summary	p. 81
Assess Your Understanding	p. 82
Be a Homeland Security Professional	p. 84
Key Terms	p. 84
References	p. 86
Uncovering the Dynamic Nature of Terrorism: History and Change over Time	p. 87
Introduction	p. 88
The Appearance of Terrorism	p. 88
Self-Check	p. 90
The Evolution of Terrorism Abroad	p. 90
Self-Check	p. 93
Terrorism and the United States	p. 94
Self-Check	p. 97
Terrorism Today	p. 97
Self-Check	p. 101
Summary	p. 101
Assess Your Understanding	p. 102
Be a Homeland Security Professional	p. 104
Key Terms	p. 105
References	p. 106
Evaluating a Major Dilemma: Terrorism, the Media, and Censorship	p. 107
Introduction	p. 108
Changes in the Media over Time	p. 108
Self-Check	p. 109
Terrorists and the Media	p. 109
Self-Check	p. 112
The Media and Terrorism	p. 112
Self-Check	p. 115
Government and the Media	p. 115
Self-Check	p. 116
Censorship and Self-Censorship	p. 117
Self-Check	p. 120
Summary	p. 120
Assess Your Understanding	p. 121
Be a Homeland Security Professional	p. 122
Key Terms	p. 123
References	p. 124
Contemplating a Quandary: Terrorism, Security, and Liberty	p. 125
Introduction	p. 126
War, Terrorism, and Law	p. 126
Self-Check	p. 128
Security and Liberty	p. 128
Self-Check	p. 131
Cases and Considerations	p. 131
Self-Check	p. 136
Summary	p. 136
Assess Your Understanding	p. 137
Be a Homeland Security Professional	p. 139
Key Terms	p. 139
References	p. 140
Preventing Terrorist Attacks: Root Causes, Law, Intelligence, Counter-Terrorism, and Border Control	p. 141
Introduction	p. 142
Addressing Root Causes	p. 142
Self-Check	p. 144
Policy and Legislation	p. 144
Laws Prior to 9/11	p. 144
Legislation after 9/11	p. 145
Self-Check	p. 148
Intelligence	p. 148
The Need for Intelligence	p. 149
The Intelligence Cycle	p. 150
Challenges Facing the Intelligence Community	p. 151
Successes	p. 154
Self-Check	p. 155
Counter-terrorism	p. 156
Risky Operations	p. 157
Learning from Other Nations	p. 158
Controversy Regarding Counter-terrorism	p. 160
Self-Check	p. 161
Border Control	p. 162
What Is the Border?	p. 162
Our Porous Border	p. 162
Participants Involved in Border Control	p. 164
Measures to Secure Borders	p. 165
Self-Check	p. 168
Summary	p. 168
Assess Your Understanding	p. 169
Be a Homeland Security Professional	p. 171
Key Terms	p. 172
References	p. 175
Protecting Against Potential Attacks: Threat Assessment and Security Enhancement	p. 177
Introduction	p. 178
Assessing Threats	p. 178
Critical Infrastructure, Key Assets, and Soft Targets	p. 178
Working with Others to Identify Threats	p. 182
Points of Consideration	p. 184
Self-Check	p. 188
Structural and Non-Structural Mitigation	p. 188
Architectural Design and Construction	p. 189
Zoning and Set Back Regulations	p. 190
Other Security Measures	p. 191
Self-Check	p. 195
Summary	p. 195
Assess Your Understanding	p. 196
Be a Homeland Security Professional	p. 198
Key Terms	p. 198
References	p. 200
Preparing for the Unthinkable: Readiness for Terrorism	p. 201
Introduction	p. 202
The Importance and Nature of Preparedness	p. 202
Federal and State Initiatives	p. 203
Self-Check	p. 208
Setting the Foundation	p. 208
Preparedness Councils	p. 208
Ordinances	p. 209
Budgets and Grants	p. 210
EOC	p. 212
Self-Check	p. 213
Planning	p. 214
Self-Check	p. 216
Other Measures	p. 216
Training	p. 216
Exercises	p. 217
Community Education	p. 219
Self-Check	p. 222
Summary	p. 222
Assess Your Understanding	p. 223
Be a Homeland Security Professional	p. 225
Key Terms	p. 226
References	p. 228
Responding to Attacks: Important Functions and Coordination Mechanisms	p. 229
Introduction	p. 230
Major Priorities	p. 230
Safety and Security	p. 231
Search and Rescue	p. 233
Medical Care and Triage	p. 233
Decontamination	p. 234
Investigation	p. 235
Self-Check	p. 237
Other Crucial Functions	p. 237
Warning, Intelligence, and Public Information	p. 237
Evacuation and Sheltering	p. 239
Self-Check	p. 241
Coordination Mechanisms	p. 242
The Incident Command System	p. 243
Strengths and Weaknesses of ICS	p. 245
Using Emergency Operations Centers	p. 246
Managing EOCs	p. 248
Self-Check	p. 249
Summary	p. 249
Assess Your Understanding	p. 250
Be a Homeland Security Professional	p. 252
Key Terms	p. 253
References	p. 255
Recovering from Impacts: Short-Term and Long-Term Measures	p. 257
Introduction	p. 258
Initial Steps	p. 258
Assessing Damages	p. 258
Damage Assessment Concerns and Procedures	p. 259
Declaring a Disaster and Seeking Help	p. 260
Self-Check	p. 262
Key Functions	p. 262
Mass Fatality Management	p. 262
Debris Management	p. 264
Emotional Issues	p. 265
Self-Check	p. 267
The Importance of Disaster Assistance	p. 267
Volunteer and Donation Management	p. 268
Individual and Public Assistance	p. 270
Novel Approaches	p. 271
Self-Check	p. 274
Summary	p. 274
Assess Your Understanding	p. 275
Be a Homeland Security Professional	p. 277
Key Terms	p. 277
References	p. 279
Looking Toward the Future: Forthcoming Challenges and Opportunities	p. 281
Introduction	p. 282
The Future of Terrorism and WMD	p. 282
Self-Check	p. 286
Radiological Weapons	p. 286
Self-Check	p. 291
Nuclear Weapons	p. 291
Self-Check	p. 294
Biological Weapons	p. 294
Self-Check	p. 298
Chemical Weapons	p. 299
Self-Check	p. 303
Accountability and Policy in Homeland Security	p. 303
Self-Check	p. 307
Summary	p. 308
Assess Your Understanding	p. 309
Be a Homeland Security Professional	p. 311
Key Terms	p. 312
References	p. 314
Glossary	p. 315
Index	p. 327
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