Homeland Security: A Complete Guide to Understanding, Preventing, and Surviving Terrorism

by Mark Sauter, James Jay Carafano

Homeland A Complete Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Surviving Terrorism is the authoritative textbook on one of the most important topics facing our nation. From complex policy issues to common terrorist tactics, Homeland Security provides a practical foundation for professionals, students, and concerned citizens alike. Designed for readers who need to understand both the “big picture” and their own roles in the war against terror, the book provides a clear, comprehensive and fascinating overview of an increasingly complex and misunderstood topic. This indispensable reference, filled with fascinating real-life examples and tips, covers the basics of homeland security such national strategies and principles; federal, state and local roles; terrorist history and tactics; cyber-terrorism; business preparedness; critical infrastructure protection; weapons of mass destruction; and key policy issues. Perfect for academic and training classrooms, each chapter includes an overview, learning objectives, source document, discussion topic, summary, and quiz. Media "Homeland Security is much more than a textbook. It is an indispensable reference resource for those seeking to understand how terrorists operate and the structures and mechanisms that have been developed to respond to the magnitude of the terrorist threats confronting us" Washington Times, "Securing America" By Joshua Sinai, August 2, 2005 >Published

Genres: Nonfiction

556 pages, Hardcover

First published April 20, 2005

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was used as a textbook in my university-level class on homeland security last semester. It is as comprehensive as the title suggests: it covers weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), cyberterrorism, biological warfare and dirty bombs. It is scary to think about what could potentially be used as a weapon in the hands of the wrong people, but the book offers common sense advice and a clearer understanding of the motivations behind terrorist attacks.

[Michelle]

So far this is one of the best written Homeland Security books I have read! Very educational and interesting!