Understanding Homeland Security: Policy, Perspectives, and Paradoxes by J. Nofts

Description: Understanding Homeland Security by J. Noftsinger, K. Newbold, J. Wheeler This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of the historical, social, psychological, technological, and political aspects that form the broad arena of homeland defence and security. The text provides a view of past events and their evolution, allowing the audience to gain a detailed knowledge of government response and policy implications. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of the historical, social, psychological, technological, and political aspects that form the broad arena of homeland defence and security. The text provides a view of past events and their evolution, allowing the audience to gain a detailed knowledge of government response and policy implications. Author Biography JOHN B. NOFTSINGER is Associate Vice President of Research and Public Service, James Madison University, USA.KENNETH F. NEWBOLD is Associate Director for The Institute for Infrastructure and Information Assurance, James Madison University, USA.JACK K. WHEELER is Graduate Fellow of The Institute for Infrastructure and Information Assurance, James Madison University, USA. Table of Contents Foreword Readers Guide Acronyms and Abbreviations The Nature of the Threat What is Homeland Security? Public Policy Issues Information/Intelligence Analysis Critical Infrastructure Protection and Information Security Risk Communication, Psychological Management, and Disaster Preparedness Transportation and Border Security Issues Future Implications: Imagination, Integration, and Improvisation Review "To illuminate Homeland Security is an ambitious undertaking in a world where the topic often generates more heat than light. Through integration of governmental, business and academic perspectives, the authors succeed in providing the reader with a vital framework for understanding. I know of no other single source that provides students and policy makers with such a thorough, yet eminently readable volume." - Gregory Saathoff MD, Executive Director, Critical Incident Analysis Group (CIAG), University of Virginia School of Medicine"Finally, a comprehensive and coherent textbook for the homeland security arena. The authors have undertaken a complex subject matter and distilled it into a presentable format that will have great utility from the classroom to the boardroom. The balancing and integration of subjects that impact public and private sector organizations as well as academia provide the instructor and student with a unique text that will also serve as a ready reference long after the class has concluded." - Paul M. Maniscalco, MPA, Gilmore National Terrorism Commission, Chairman, Threat Reassessment Panel and State and Local Response Panel Long Description "Understanding Homeland Security: Policy, Perspectives, and Paradoxes" provides the first truly comprehensive analysis of the historical, social, psychological, technological, and political aspects that form the broad arena of homeland defense and security. Review Quote "To illuminate Homeland Security is an ambitious undertaking in a world where the topic often generates more heat than light. Through integration of governmental, business and academic perspectives, the authors succeed in providing the reader with a vital framework for understanding. I know of no other single source that provides students and policy makers with such a thorough, yet eminently readable volume." --Gregory Saathoff MD, Executive Director, Critical Incident Analysis Group (CIAG), University of Virginia School of Medicine Details ISBN1403972435 Short Title UNDERSTANDING HOMELAND SECURIT Pages 205 Language English ISBN-10 1403972435 ISBN-13 9781403972439 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2007 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Subtitle Policy, Perspectives, and Paradoxes Place of Publication Gordonsville Country of Publication United States Edition 2007th DOI 10.1604/9781403972439 AU Release Date 2007-05-14 NZ Release Date 2007-05-14 US Release Date 2007-05-14 UK Release Date 2007-05-14 Author J. Wheeler Publisher Palgrave USA Edition Description 2007 ed. Publication Date 2007-05-14 Alternative 9781403972422 DEWEY 327 Illustrations 8 Illustrations, black and white; XXIV, 205 p. 8 illus. Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96926808;

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