Introduction to homeland security /

Introduction to homeland security / Jane A. Bullock ... [et al.] - 2nd ed. - Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, c2006. - xvi, 654 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. - Butterworth-Heinemann homeland security series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 633-636) and index.

Historic overview of the terrorist threat -- Statutory authority -- Organizational actions -- Terrorist-related hazards -- Safety and security -- Mitigation, prevention, and preparedness -- Response and recovery -- Communications -- Technology -- The future of homeland security.

0750679921 (hardcover : alk. paper)

2005028924


Terrorism--Prevention--Government policy--United States.
National security--United States.
Civil defense--United States.
Emergency management--United States.

HV6432 / .I58 2006

363.32/0973