false 1647456 1 The terrorist attacks of September 11 struck at the very heart of the American homeland. It was a new form of total war in the age of terrorism, and it put all Americans on notice that the United States is dangerously vulnerable and that new means are urgently needed to strengthen the security of the homeland. <P>The Heritage Foundation Homeland Security Task Force was formed days after the September 11 attacks to meet this urgent need. This comprehensive study incorporates the recommendations of the Task Force for securing a vulnerable America. 1641915 22 1 2002 Defending the American Homeland 0 0 1 0 1647456 0891952586 9780891952589 0 0 0.00 http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1647456.Defending_the_American_Homeland 0 0 false Sun Nov 25 07:43:51 -0800 2007 Sun Nov 25 07:43:51 -0800 2007 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=1647456