Homeland Security Preparedness and Information Systems

Strategies for Managing Public Policy
Erscheinungsjahr 2011
ISBN: 978-1-60566-834-5
Verlag: Information Science Reference

Buch, Englisch, 314 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 221 mm x 286 mm, Gewicht: 956 g

Reihe: Advances in Digital Crime, Forensics, and Cyber Terrorism

Homeland security information systems are an important area of inquiry due to the tremendous influence information systems play on the preparation and response of government to a terrorist attack or natural disaster. ""Homeland Security Preparedness and Information Systems: Strategies for Managing Public Policy"" delves into the issues and challenges that public managers face in the adoption and implementation of information systems for homeland security. A defining collection of field advancements, this publication provides solutions for those interested in adopting additional information systems security measures in their governments.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Reddick, Christopher G.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Citizen-centric e-government Citizens, the Internet, and terrorism information Collaboration and e-government Emergency management Web sites Emerging issues in homeland security Federal government homeland security information systems Homeland security preparedness Information security in government Information technology and emergency management Local government homeland security information systems

Über Autor(innen)

Christopher G. Reddick is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Public Administration at the University of Texas at San Antonio (USA). Dr. Reddick's research and teaching interests are in e-government. Some of his publications can be found in Government Information Quarterly, Electronic Government, and the International Journal of Electronic Government Research. Dr. Reddick recently edited the book Handbook of Research on Strategies for Local E-Government Adoption and Implementation: Comparative Studies.