Description
Book SynopsisThe book gives a practical introduction to the concepts, structure, politics, law, hazards, threats, and practices of homeland security everywhere, focusing on US homeland security, Canadian public safety, and European domestic security. It is a conceptual and practical textbook, not a theoretical work.
Table of ContentsDetailed Contents List of Figures, Tables, and Photos Preface & Acknowledgements About the Authors Chapter 1: Conceptualizing Homeland Security Chapter 2: Structuring Homeland Security Chapter 3: Laws of Homeland Security Chapter 4: Transnational Crime Chapter 5: Terrorism Chapter 6: Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, Radioactive, Explosive, and Energy (CBNREE) Hazards Chapter 7: Natural Risks Chapter 8: Intelligence Chapter 9: Emergency Management Chapter 10: Physical Site and Infrastructure Security Chapter 11: Information, Communications, and Cyber Security Chapter 12: Immigration and Border Security Chapter 13: Transport Security Glossary Notes Index
