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Homeland Security. This book provides educators,
students, and practitioners with a comprehensive account
of past and current homeland security reorganization and
practices, policies and programs in relation to the government
restructure. The structure of each chapter will remain consistent
throughout the text and will be designed to accommodate useful
pedagogical elements such as learning objectives for each
chapter; definitions of the terms used in homeland security,
a comprehensive contact list of Federal and State government
homeland security offices and officials; case studies of
past domestic terrorism events such as the World Trade Center,
the Pentagon attack, the Oklahoma City bombing, the anthrax
crisis and the Washington, DC sniper attacks; and an Instructor
Guide complete with chapter summaries, exam questions and
discussion topics. Color throughout will enhance these elements.
In addition the book will provide an historic context for current homeland security
activities. It will document past domestic terrorism events including the 1993
World Trade Center bombing and the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and focus principally
on the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
The book will recount government and private sector actions taken in the aftermath
of 9/11 in the areas of legislation, government organization, communications,
technology, and emergency management practices. Case studies and best practices
will be included as well as a comprehensive glossary of homeland security terms
and acronyms.
Features & Benefits
- Current organizational structure and responsibilities
of the new Department of Homeland Security.
- Case Studies of past domestic terrorism events such as the World Trade Center,
the Pentagon attack, the Oklahoma City bombing, the anthrax crisis and the
Washington, DC sniper attacks.
- Comprehensive contact list of Federal and State government homeland security
offices and officials.
Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS1 – Historic Overview of the Terrorist
Threat
2 - Statutory Authority
3 – Organizational Actions
4 – Hazards
5 – Safety and Security
6 – Mitigation and Preparedness
7 – Response and Recovery
8 - Communications
9 – Technology
10 – The Future of Homeland Security
A1 – List of Acronyms
A2 – U.S.A. Patriot Act Summary
A3 – Homeland Security Act of 2002
A4 – List of State Emergency Management Offices
A5 – List of State Homeland Security Contacts
A6 – List of Coproation for National and Community Service (CNCS) Homeland
Security Grantees
A7 – Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Preparedness and Planning Information
Sites
A8 – Select Web Sites for Additional Information
A9 – Safe Conference Report
A10 – California State Agency Guidance: Homeland Security Advisory System
A11 – Communicating During Emergencies
Glossary of Hazard Terms; References; Index
Reviews
Six authors, headed by Jane A. Bullock,
have produced a worthy tome. Written particularly with a text
book audience in mind, the book also could benefit managers wanting
a solid overview to the topic. Particularly strong are chapters
on hazards in which concise information on different types of
biological and chemical attacks is presented. The organization
and brief history of DHS is neatly covered. – Security
Letter
Introduction to Homeland Security by George Haddow and Jane
Bullock, offers a comprehensive account of past and current homeland
security reorganization and practices, policies and programs
in relation to the government restructure. The structure of each
chapter is consistent throughout this text, from Butterworth-Heinemann,
and designed to accommodate useful pedagogical elements such
as learning objective for each chapter, definitions of the terms
used in homeland security, a comprehensive contact list of federal
and state government homeland security offices and officials,
and more. –Law Enforcement Technology
The authors are knowledgeable in their fields, and they explore
topics from an independent point of view. The public debate on
the Patriot Act and civil liberties properly covers the various
views. – Security Management
Introduction to Homeland Security has case histories of domestic
terrorism events and the government’s post-event actions.
The book provides educators, students, and practitioners with
an account of homeland-security practices, policies, and programs. – Evidence
Technology
The newest release from Elsevier publishers, Introduction to
Homeland Security by Bullock and Haddow, in the Butterworth-Heinemann
series on homeland security is a welcome addition to many bookshelves.
The book accomplishes, in a reasonably complete way, a documentation
of the structure and relationship of the various agencies and
programs that are considered part of the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS). The descriptive narrative of statutory authority,
related legislation, and executive orders and of the role of
various agencies and organizations is the book’s strength.
The authors have included a series of appendices (eleven) that
zinclude items such as a list of acronyms (Appendix 1), a copy
of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Appendix 3), a contact
list for state emergency management offices (Appendix 4), a compilation
of web sites for additional information (Appendix 8), and similar
information that is valuable to have compiled in one location.
The book would also be of interest to anyone who wishes to
gain a better understanding of the way in which DHS has taken
shape. The book has a valuable role to play in courses that address
the topic of homeland security as it does offer a compilation
of information that is scattered in reports, legislation, and
websites. It is an excellent overview and introduction that would
be valued at the practitioner and undergraduate level.
This book is something most academics and practitioners would
find useful. The descriptive nature of the text will serve as
historical documentation of the initial framework of homeland
security as it began to evolve following 9/11, and for that reason,
if for no other, I find the book a good reference source. - David
M. Simpson, Ph.D., AICP, Director, Center for Hazards Research
and Policy Development, University of Louisville in the Journal
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
The appendices alone constitute a vast store of really useful
information. The book is absolutely littered with reference sections,
notations directing the reader to relevant publications and websites
and contributions from media reports or experts… The discussion
of the terrorist attacks and honest commentary upon the Federal
government preparedness is impressive for both its objectivity
and the breadth of information it provides…Of particular
note is the chapter on hazards. The notes regarding preventative
actions are also of real interest… Again the chapter on
communications was found to be a real goldmine of information
and the case study on the impact of the media of the Washington
sniper makes superb reading. The descriptions of the impact of
fear on the communities affected by the sniper is worthy of real
consideration by any security manager who may face having to
respond to press enquiries during an incident.
For any security manager wishing to know more about critical
incidents and who has a need for a single source to start their
learning then I cannot recommend this book more highly. An absolute
gem of a book.
Professional Security, UK , March 2005
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552 pages
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