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Book SynopsisGus Martin's Understanding Homeland Security, 4th edition offers much-needed insight into the complex nature of issues surrounding modern homeland security. This comprehensive textbook examines the theories, agency missions, laws, and regulations governing the homeland security enterprise through the lens of threat scenarios and countermeasures related to terrorism, natural disasters, emergency management, cyber security, and much more. Martin's pedagogical approach is designed to stimulate critical thinking in readers, allowing them to not only comprehend the fundamentals, but to analyze and respond to various threat environments. The Fourth Edition introduces readers to homeland security in the modern era, focusing particularly on the post - September 11, 2001 world. Exploring cutting-edge topics, this book keeps readers on the forefront of homeland security.
Table of ContentsPart I • Foundations of Homeland Security Chapter 1 • History and Policy: Defining Homeland Security Chapter 2 • Homeland Security and the All-Hazards Umbrella Chapter 3 • The Legal Foundations of Homeland Security Chapter 4 • Civil Liberties and Securing the Homeland Part II • Homeland Security Agencies and Missions Chapter 5 • Agencies and Missions: Homeland Security at the Federal Level Chapter 6 • Prediction and Prevention: The Role of Intelligence Chapter 7 • Agencies and Missions: Homeland Security at the State and Local Levels Part III • The Terrorist Threat and Homeland Security Chapter 8 • Sea Change: The New Terrorism and Homeland Security Chapter 9 • The Threat at Home: Terrorism in the United States Part IV • Preparedness and Resilience Chapter 10 • Porous Nodes: Specific Vulnerabilities Chapter 11 • Always Vigilant: Hardening the Target Chapter 12 • Critical Resources: Resilience and Planning Chapter 13 • Critical Outcomes: Response and Recovery Part V • Homeland Security: An Evolving Concept Chapter 14 • The Future of Homeland Security
