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

Homeland Security provides that understanding. Written by leading authors with both practical and theoretical expertise, this authoritative textbook explores the nature of the terrorist threat to the United States and examines the policies and systems responsible for protecting America. Using source documents and real-life examples, it examines topics including:

- National homeland security strategies and directives - The modern history of terrorism - The most dangerous terrorist groups, foreign and domestic, and their tactics - Critical infrastructure protection - Emergency response, incident management, and continuity of operations - Weapons of mass destruction - Cyber-terrorism - Business preparedness - Roles, responsibilities, and methods of major federal, state, and local government agencies, along with key private sector organizations - Tools and resources for individual and family preparedness - Critical policy issues shaping the future of homeland security

While much of the globe has grappled for decades with the impact of terrorism on its own soil, the U.S. has only recently been forced to join that battle. Now that terrorism is a central part of our daily lives, however, a deeper knowledge of its many facets--and, more important, how American business and private lives can be shielded against terrorism--is essential.

Homeland Security is the definitive guide to understanding, preventing, and surviving terrorism. From hands-on security tips to insights on the vital balance between liberty and security, it is designed to help every American from the front lines to the voting booths play his or her role in the war against terrorism.