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Wiley Pathways Introduction to Homeland Security
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Readers need to be aware more than ever before of the increased number of threats this country faces. Introduction to Homeland Security: Understanding Terrorism with an Emergency Management Perspective provides important and up-to-date information about terrorism, terrorist behavior, homeland security policies and dilemmas, and how to deal effectively with threats and the consequences of attacks. This book provides a foundation that spans the readily apparent chasm between the disaster and homeland security communities. Its focus on terrorism may help to educate those who do not yet understand the need to prepare for this significant threat. Its concentration on emergency management will remind homeland security officials that reinventing of the wheel is not only unnecessary, but problematic. Introduction to Homeland Security will be useful to scholars, students, and practitioners interested or involved in homeland security and emergency management.
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1. Understanding a New National priority: 9/11, Homeland Security, and Emergency Management 1

2. Identifying Terrorism: Ideologically Motivated Acts of Violence 25

3. Recognizing the Causes of Terrorism: Differing Perspectives and the Role of Ideology 41

4. Comprehending Terrorists and Their Behavior: Who They are and What They Do 63

5. Uncovering the Dynamic Nature of Terrorism: History and Change over Time 87

6. Evaluating a Major Dilemma: Terrorism, the Media, and Censorship 107

7. Contemplating a Quandary: Terrorism, Security, andLiberty 125

8. Preventing Terrorist Attacks: Root Causes, Law, Intelligence, Counter-terrorism, and  Border Control 141

9. Protecting against Potential Attacks: Threat Assessment and Security Enhancement 177

10. Preparing for the Unthinkable: Readiness for Terrorism 201

11. Responding to Attacks: Important Functions and Coordination Mechanisms 229

12. Recovering from Impacts: Short-term and Long-term Measures 257

13. Looking toward the Future: Forthcoming Challenges and Opportunities 281

Glossary 315

Index 327

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