Homeland Security A Complete Guide to Understanding, Preventing, and Surviving Terrorism

Name: Homeland Security A Complete Guide to Understanding, Preventing, and Surviving Terrorism
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ISBN: 9780071440646

ISBN-10: 007144064X

ISBN-13: 9780071440646

Edition: 2005

Authors: Mark Sauter, James Jay Carafano

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A complete, authoritative introduction to terrorism & terrorism prevention, this volume is aimed to fulfill the needs of courses run by the American Institute for Homeland Defense.

Book details

List price: $75.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date: 4/20/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 512
Size: 7.80" wide x 9.60" long x 1.29" tall
Weight: 2.574
Language: English

James Jay Carafano, a retired army lieutenant colonel, has taught at West Point, the Naval War College, National Defense University, and Georgetown. He lives near Washington, DC.



Introduction : every American has a role in homeland security


Homeland security : the American tradition


The rise of modern terrorism : the road to 9/11


The birth of modern homeland security : the national response to the 9/11 attacks


The mind of the terrorist : why they hate us


Al-Qaida and other Islamic extremist groups : understanding fanaticism in the name of religion


The transnational dimensions of terrorism : the unique dangers of the twenty-first century


Domestic terrorist groups : the forgotten threat


Terrorist operations and tactics : how attacks are planned and executed


Weapons of mass destruction : understanding the great terrorist threats and getting beyond the hype


The digital battlefield : cyberterrorism and cybersecurity


Homeland security roles, responsibilities, and jurisdictions : federal, state, and local government responsibilities


America's national strategies : the plans driving the war on global terrorism and what they mean


Domestic antiterrorism and counterterrorism : the new role for states and localities and supporting law enforcement agencies


Critical infrastructure protection and key assets : protecting America's most important targets


Incident management and emergency management : preparing for when prevention fails


Business preparedness, continuity, and recovery : private-sector responses to terrorism


Public awareness and personal and family preparedness : simple solutions, serious challenges


The future of homeland security : adapting and responding to the evolving terrorist threat while balancing safety and civil liberties


Profile of significant Islamic extremist and international terrorist groups and state sponsors


Volunteer services


The media and issues for homeland security


Medical and public health services emergency and disaster planning and response : public health and medical organizations have unique and demanding responsibilities for preparing and responding to terrorist attacks


Preparing and responding to threats against the agriculture sector