United States Department of Homeland Security: An Overview / Edition 2

United States Department of Homeland Security: An Overview / Edition 2

by CW Productions Ltd.
ISBN-10:
0558834884
ISBN-13:
2900558834882
Pub. Date:
09/07/2010
Publisher:
Pearson Learning Solutions
United States Department of Homeland Security: An Overview / Edition 2

United States Department of Homeland Security: An Overview / Edition 2

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Overview

The United States Department of Homeland Security: An Overview, 2E is the single source to help you understand the Department of Homeland Security. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Department’s history, mission, organization, and programs designed to reduce America’s vulnerability to attack and quickly recover from disaster.

Learn about:

The Terrorist Threat

Natural Disasters

Homeland Security Strategy

Intelligence & Warning

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Border and Transportation Security

Domestic Counterterrorism

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Defending Against Catastrophic Threats

First Responders

State & Local Fusion Centers

The National Guard

Homeland Security’s Past

Homeland Security’s Future

This book takes a strategic look at the Department of Homeland Security and answers the key questions: “what is DHS?”, “why do we need it?”, and “how does it protect America?”.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 2900558834882
Publisher: Pearson Learning Solutions
Publication date: 09/07/2010
Series: Pearson Criminal Justice Series
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 460
Product dimensions: 8.40(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.20(d)

Table of Contents

Part I: Mission Requirement

Chapter 1: 9-11 Survivors ...............................................................................1

Chapter 2: 9-11 Attacks ................................................................................15

Chapter 3: 9-11 Analysis...............................................................................27

Chapter 4: Terrorist Threat ...........................................................................43

Chapter 5: Islamic Extremism .......................................................................53

Chapter 6: Catastrophic Terrorism................................................................63

Chapter 7: Natural Disasters.........................................................................81

Part II: Organization Development

Chapter 8: US National Security .................................................................101

Chapter 9: Combating Terrorism ................................................................115

Chapter 10: DHS Origins ............................................................................131

Chapter 11: Homeland Security Strategy ...................................................141

Chapter 12: DHS Organization ...................................................................157

Part III: Critical Mission Areas

Chapter 13: Intelligence & Warning ............................................................177

Chapter 14: Border & Transportation Security............................................197

Chapter 15: Domestic Counterterrorism .....................................................209

Chapter 16: Critical Infrastructure Protection..............................................223

Chapter 17: Defending Against Catastrophic Threats ................................239

Chapter 18: Emergency Preparedness & Response ..................................267

Part IV: Critical Mission Components

Chapter 19: U.S. Secret Service.................................................................293

Chapter 20: U.S. Coast Guard....................................................................309

Chapter 21: Border Patrol ...........................................................................323

Chapter 22: Transportation Security Administration ...................................339

Chapter 23: Immigration & Customs...........................................................351

Chapter 24: Federal Emergency Management Agency..............................363

Chapter 25: Science & Technology ............................................................387

Part V: Critical Partners

Chapter 26: Federal Partners .....................................................................411

Chapter 27: Intelligence Community...........................................................423

Chapter 28: State, Local, & Tribal Partners ................................................439

Chapter 29: First Responders.....................................................................455

Chapter 30: National Guard ........................................................................475

Part VI: Reflections

Chapter 31: Looking Back...........................................................................489

Chapter 32: Looking Ahead ........................................................................507

Appendices

Appendix A: Glossary .................................................................................525

Appendix B: Bibliography............................................................................535

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