Terrorism and Homeland Security

An Introduction with Applications
2. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-0-12-803799-7
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 525 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm

Terrorism and Homeland Security: An Introduction with Applications, Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of terrorism, public and private sector counterterrorism 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.

A wide range of issues are discussed, including such topics as the effectiveness of terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, the measurement of terrorism, victims of terrorism, privatization of counterterrorism, the code war, the merging of life safety and public safety, recent disasters, the role of the military, preemptive force, Homeland Security and national security versus due process models, pandemics and wars of globalization. The book emphasizes practical issues handled by senior government officials, private sector executives, security practitioners and a variety of first responders.

Zielgruppe

<p>Students enrolled in courses covering terrorism and homeland security; Department of Homeland Security professionals, Security professionals, ASIS.</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Purpura, Philip

Boal, John

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen Nationale und Internationale Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Innen-, Bildungs- und Bevölkerungspolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Gewalt Terrorismus, Religiöser Fundamentalismus

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I Historical Foundation 1. The Problem of Terrorism 2. Terrorist Groups and Homegrown Extremists NEW 3. Terrorist Methods and Weapons 4. Transnational crime involvement in terrorism NEW

Part II Action Against Terrorism 5. Government Action 6. Homeland Security 7. Legal Issues 8. Private Sector Action

Part III Protection Methods 9. Risk Management and Emergency Management 10. Life Safety and Public Safety 11. Security 12. Protecting Critical Infrastructures and Key Assets 13. Border and Transportation Security

Part IV The Future 14. Anticipating the Future: Terrorism, Technology, Research, and Education

Über Autor(innen)

Purpura, Philip
Philip P. Purpura has been a criminal justice educator for more than 20 years. He has directed criminal justice, security, and paralegal programs, and has practical experience as a security consultant, expert witness, security manager, corporate investigator, and police officer. Mr. Purpura is the author of several other textbooks and numerous articles published in newsletters, magazines, and journals.

Boal, John
John Boal is Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Akron. He has also consulted on Homeland and Physical Security programs for Excelsior College, in Albany, NY. He is a Certified Protection Professional with ASIS, where he has served on several committees.