Homeland security

Homeland security: the essentials

by Bullock, Jane A.

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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 wor…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Homeland security : the essentials / Jane A. Bullock, George D. Haddow, Damon P. Coppola.

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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.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2018
  • Edition:Second edition

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The Physical Object

  • Description:xvi, 421 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:0128044659, 9780128044650
  • oclc:ocn985697201
  • LC Classification:HV6432
  • Dewey Decimal:363.325/160973

Table of Contents

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

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Subjects

Civil defense Civil defense -- United States Emergency management Emergency management -- United States National security National security -- United States Terrorism -- Prevention Terrorism -- Prevention. -- United Stat… Terrorisme -- Prévention. -- États-Unis United States

Writers

Bullock, Jane A. Coppola, Damon P. Haddow, George D.

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