Buch, Englisch, 440 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 1017 g
U.S. Policy and Strategy in the Age of Global Terrorism
Buch, Englisch, 440 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 1017 g
ISBN: 978-1-4200-7029-3
Verlag: CRC Press
The response of the U.S. federal government to the events of September 11, 2001 has reflected the challenge of striking a balance between implementing security measures to deter terrorist attacks while at the same time limiting disruption to air commerce. Airport and Aviation Security: U.S. Policy and Strategy in the Age of Global Terrorism is a comprehensive reference that examines the persistent threats to aviation security that led up to the terrorist attacks of September 11th, describes subsequent terror plots against aviation assets, and explores U.S. efforts to counter and mitigate these threats.
Addressing the homeland security challenges facing the U.S. in the age of terrorism, this text explores:
- Security protocol prior to 9/11
- Precursors to 9/11
- The rising threat of Al Qaeda
- Tactical and congressional response to 9/11, including new legislation
- The broader context of risk assessment
- Intelligence gathering
- Airport security, including passenger, baggage, and employee screening
- Airline in-flight security measures
- Airport perimeter security
- The threat of shoulder-fired missiles
- Security for GA (general aviation) operations and airports
Beginning with a historical backdrop describing the dawn of the age of global terrorism in the 1960s and continuing up until the present time, the book demonstrates the broad social and political context underlying recent changes in the aviation security system as a direct result of the 9/11 attacks. Coverage examines ongoing threats and vulnerabilities to the aviation infrastructure, including an exploration of how past terrorist incidents have come to shape U.S. policy and strategy.
Zielgruppe
Academic and Professional Practice & Development
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen Nachrichtendienste, Geheimdienste
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Transport- und Verkehrswirtschaft
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Gewalt Terrorismus, Religiöser Fundamentalismus
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Dienstleistungssektor & Branchen Sicherheitsgewerbe
- Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Amerikanische Geschichte
Weitere Infos & Material
Pre-9/11 Threats to Aviation Security and the U.S. Policy Response. The 9/11 Attacks and the Ensuing Policy Debate. Policy Refinement in Response to the Evolving Terrorist Threat. The U.S. Strategy for Combatting Terror Threats to the Aviation Domain. Evaluating and Managing Security Risks. Exploiting Intelligence and Counterterrorism Information. Passenger and Baggage Screening. Airline In-Flight Security Measures. Commercial Airport Access Controls and Perimeter Security. Mitigating the Threat of Shoulder-Fired Missiles and Other Standoff Weapons. Air Cargo Security. Security for GA Operations and Airports. Index.
