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9780470073988: Threats to Homeland Security: An All-hazards Perspective
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ISBN 10 : 0470073985 ISBN 13 : 9780470073988
Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2008

Synopsis

The threats to homeland security are exposed in this comprehensive resource. It takes readers through the natural and accidental disasters, as well as premeditated acts of domestic and international terrorism that threaten this country. They'll also find a detailed examination of terrorism, its processes and consequences. And they'll gain a better understanding of the various domestic and international terrorist groups that are trying to do us harm.

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Quatrième de couverture

You can get there

Whether you re already working in the emergency management or homeland security fields and looking to expand your skills, or setting out on a new career path, Threats to Homeland Securityomeland Home will help you get there. Easy–to–read, practical, and up–to–date, this text not only helps you learn about terrorism and natural disaster threats and responses; it helps you master the core competencies and skills you need to succeed.

With this book, you will be able to:

  • Trace the history and many dimensions of national security before and after 9/11
  • Provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of the concept of threats and risk assessment from an all–hazard perspective
  • Explore the nature of various threats including natural disasters, accidents, and manmade incidents
  • Perform threat assessment using the included practical risk assessment tool for   emergency managers
  • Understand foreign and domestic threats and possible responses to them
  • Assess and defend against cyber–terrorism and cyber–warfare
  • Recognize the power of information and how the war of ideas is waged in this era of the Internet and global communications

Wiley Pathways helps you achieve your goals

The books in this series offer a coordinated curriculum for learning emergency management and homeland security. Learn more at www.wiley.com/go/pathways.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The threats to homeland security are exposed in this comprehensive resource. It takes readers through the natural and accidental disasters, as well as premeditated acts of domestic and international terrorism that threaten this country. They′ll also find a detailed examination of terrorism, its processes and consequences. And they′ll gain a better understanding of the various domestic and international terrorist groups that are trying to do us harm.

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Éditeur
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0470073985
ISBN 13 
9780470073988
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
416
Éditeur
Kilroy Jr. Jr. Richard J.
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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