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Argues for an all-hazards approach to enhancing America's safety. This book includes developments since 2006, such as the shift from DHS to HHS of National Disaster Medical System. It features a slideshow of key moments in American homeland security, including 9/11 and Katrina.
List of contents
1. Historic Overview of the Terrorist Threat
2. Statutory Authority
3. Organizational Actions
4. Terrorist-Related Hazards
5. Safety and Security
6. Mitigation, Prevention, and Preparedness
7. Response and Recovery
8. Communications
9. Technology
10. The Future of Homeland Security
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"I was extremely impressed with the content. It was comprehensive, well written, and flowed evenly. The sidebars gave great supplementary information. The colors used in the text made key concepts stand out visually for the reader. Photographs were high quality...Overall, this is a fine textbook."--Bryan Scyphers, National Disaster Medical System
"The book is comprehensive, its content is current, and the writing is fresh... This third edition is an outstanding resource that supplies the reader with historical data, analysis, and information on various government agencies and programs. Security professionals and students will find this book an informative read as well as an excellent reference guide." --Security Management
