Homeland security : the essentials

Bullock, Jane A. (Author). Haddow, George D., (author.). Coppola, Damon P. (author.).

Summary: This book concisely outlines the risks facing the United States today and describes the structures that have been put in place to deal with them. The authors delineate the bedrock principles of preparing for, mitigating, managing, and recovering from emergencies and disasters. From cyber warfare to devastating tornados to car bombs, many hazards currently fall within the purview of the Department of Homeland Security. Yet the federal response to these events must be closely aligned with the work of partners in the private sector, and the authors examine the challenges involved in these collaborative efforts.

Record details

ISBN: 9780128044650
ISBN: 0128044659
Physical Description: xvi, 421 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: Oxford ; Cambridge, MA : Butterworth-Heinemann, [2018]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Homeland security: the concept, the organization -- Historic overview of the terrorist threat -- Hazards -- Governmental homeland security structures -- Intelligence and counterterrorism -- Border security, immigration, and customs enforcement -- Transportation safety and security -- Cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection -- All-hazards emergency response and recovery -- Mitigation, prevention, and preparedness -- Communications -- Science and technology -- The future of homeland security