Homeland security a complete guide

The definitive guide to Homeland Security—updated with critical changes in the department’s mission, tactics, and strategies Critical reading for government officials, diplomats, and other government officials, as well as executives and managers of businesses affected by Homeland Security activities...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores:	Sauter, Mark, author (author), Carafano, James Jay, 1955- author
Formato:	Libro electrónico
Idioma:	Inglés
Publicado:	New York, New York State : McGraw-Hill Education 2012.
Edición:	Second edition
Materias:	Civil defense > United States. Emergency management > United States.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:	https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009629333406719

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Cover
Contents
Introduction: Homeland Security: A Concern and a Role for Everyone
Part 1 How We Got Here from There: The Emergence of Contemporary Homeland Security
Chapter 1 Homeland Security: The American Tradition
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
A Colonial Legacy: Securing Communities and Coastlines
The Young Republic: Dangers from Within
The New Great Power Faces Foreign Threats
World War I: From Sabotage to Pandemics
World War II: Safeguarding Freedom's Arsenal
The Cold War: Foreign Spies, Domestic Radicals, and Disaster Response
The Threat of Shadow War
Out of the Cold: Emerging Threats to America's Homeland
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Chapter 2 The Road to 9/11: Contemporary Terrorism and the Meaning of the September 11 Attacks
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
Terrorist Trends Anticipating 9/11
The Emergence of al-Qaida
A Day That Changed the World
Lessons for Disaster Preparedness and Response
New Fears: Weapons of Mass Destruction and Disruption
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Chapter 3 The Birth of Contemporary Homeland Security: The National Response to 9/11 and Its Aftermath
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
The Response to Contemporary Terrorism
International Cooperation
Defensive Efforts
Katrina and What Followed
Back to the Border
Homeland Security's Evolving Enterprise
Twilight of the Long War?
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Part 2 Homeland Security: Principles, Participants, Strategies, and Tools
Chapter 4 Homeland Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Jurisdictions: International, Federal, State, and Local Government and Private Sector Responsibilities
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
The New Normalcy.
National Concept for Protecting the Homeland
Organizing for Domestic Security
The Role of the Federal Government
The Role of Congress
The Role of State and Local Governments
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Chapter 5 Thinking Homeland Security: Theory, Strategy, Decision-Making, Planning, and Analysis Tools
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
The Challenges
Theories of Security
The What and Why of Strategy
National Strategies
Assessing the National Strategies
Strategic Management
Analytical Tools
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Chapter 6 Intelligence for Homeland Security: Process, Methods, Structure, and Resources
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
What Is Intelligence?
Understanding the Intelligence Cycle
Methods of Intelligence Collection
Security Classification and Clearances
Counterintelligence and Operations Security
Intelligence Organizations and Missions
Oversight of Intelligence Activities
State and Local Enforcement Activities and Resources
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Chapter 7 Domestic Counterterrorism: Investigating, Preventing, and Responding to Terrorist Plots
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
The Front Lines of Terrorism
Jurisdictions, Responsibilities, and Organizations
Issues in Counterterrorism
Components of Counterterrorism Operations
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Chapter 8 Homeland Defense and Support to Civil Authorities: Military Support for Homeland Security
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
Authority to Act
Organization
Forces Available
Concept of Military Operations
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Chapter 9 Incident Management and Emergency Management: Responding to Human-made and Natural Disasters.
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
Thinking ... and Experiencing the Unthinkable
The Emergency Response Challenge
Management of Domestic Incidents
The All-Hazards Approach
Principles and Components of Emergency Management
Authorities Governing Response Activities
Emergency Management Systems and Operations
State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Response
Domestic Incident Management Concept of Operations
Issues in Disaster Response Management
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Part 3 Understanding Threats: From Terrorism to Natural Disasters
Chapter 10 The Mind of the Terrorist: Why They Hate
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
Defining Terrorism
Why Terrorism?
Types of Terrorist Groups
Suicide Terrorism
The Drive for Mass Destruction
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Chapter 11 The Transnational Dimensions of Terrorism: From State Sponsors to Islamist Extremists
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
America in a Globalized World
Defining Transnational Terrorism
Current Threat
Al-Qaida and Other Islamist Extremist Groups
The Muslim World
Ideology of Islamist Terrorism
Common Front against the West
Profiles of Significant International Terrorist Groups and State Sponsors
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Chapter 12 Domestic Terrorist Groups and Radicalization: The Threat Next Door
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
The Enemy Within
Defining Domestic Terrorism and Radicalization
Incidence of Domestic Terrorism
Recent History of Domestic Terrorism
Profiles of Significant Groups and Movements
Evolving Threat
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Chapter 13 Terrorist Operations and Tactics: How Attacks Are Planned and Executed
Chapter Overview.
Chapter Learning Objectives
Terrorist Planning
The Terrorist Organization
Terrorist Support Operations
Phases of a Terrorist Attack
Terrorist Operations
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Chapter 14 Weapons of Mass Destruction: Understanding Real Threats and Getting Beyond Hype
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
Weapons to Worry About
Chemical
Biological
Radiological
Nuclear
High-Yield Explosives
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Chapter 15 Understanding Disasters and Mass Emergencies: From Earthquakes to Pandemics and Beyond
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
What Is a Disaster?
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Tsunamis
Floods and Levee Breaks
Volcanic Eruptions
Forest Fires
Landslides and Debris Flows
Pandemics
Hazardous Material Spills or Releases
Food or Product Contamination and Animal Disease Outbreaks
Severe Storms and Cold Weather
Drought and Extreme Heat Conditions
Structural Collapse
Hostage Taking, Riots, and Targeted Violence
Space Weather
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Part 4 Homeland Security In Action: Programs and Activities
Chapter 16 Critical Infrastructure Protection and Key Assets: Protecting America's Most Important Targets
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
Lifeblood of the U.S. Economy
Organization
Coordination for Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Types of Critical Infrastructure
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Chapter 17 Business Preparedness, Continuity, and Recovery: Private Sector Response
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
New World of Disorder
Definitions and Standards
Changing Business Environment
Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness
Federal Requirements
Planning for the Worst.
Supply Chain Security
Physical Security
Information Technology Continuity and Recovery
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Chapter 18 Public Awareness and Personal, Family, and Community Preparedness: Challenges and Solutions
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
The Preparedness Challenge
Risk Communications
Individual, Family, and Community Antiterrorism Measures
Principles of Emergency Preparedness Planning
Next Steps in Individual and Community Response
Indications of a Terrorist Attack
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Chapter 19 The Nation Responds: Volunteer, Faith-based, Business, and Nongovernmental Assets
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
Grassroots Response
Issues in Volunteer Response
A National Network of Volunteers
Lessons of Katrina
Faith-based and Community Organizations
Business Support for Homeland Security
Government-sponsored Volunteers
State Defense Forces
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Chapter 20 Domain Security: Border, Maritime, and Aviation Security
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
Principle of Layered Security
Border Security
Maritime Security
Aviation Security
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Chapter 21 Cybersecurity: Protecting Cyberspace and Digital Technology
Chapter Overview
Chapter Learning Objectives
The Threat
Insider Attacks
Outsider Attacks
Malicious Software
Human Engineering
Terrorist Use of Cyberspace
Cyber Defense
The Role of the Private Sector
Resilience and Prospects for the Future
Chapter Summary
Chapter Quiz
Notes
Appendix A: Significant Foiled U.S. Terror Plots From 9/11 to 2011
Appendix B: Profiles of Significant Islamist Extremists and International Terrorist Groups and State Sponsors
Index
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