Homeland Security: The Essentials

Homeland Security: The Essentials sets a new standard for security textbooks, concisely outlining the risks facing the US today and the structures we have put in place to deal with them. The authors expertly delineate the bedrock principles of preparing for, mitigating, managing, and recovering from emergencies and disasters. From cyber warfare to devastating tornados to car bombs, all hazards currently fall within the purview of the Department of Homeland Security. Yet the federal role must be closely aligned with the work of partners in the private sector, and the authors examine the challenges involved in these collaborative efforts. Homeland Security: The Essentials lays a solid foundation for the study of present and future threats to our communities and to national security, and challenges readers to imagine more effective ways to manage these risks.

As with Bullock’s other textbooks, the text contains ample full-color illustrations, but in a streamlined and affordable paperback format.

• Highlights and expands on key content from the bestselling textbook Introduction to Homeland Security, 4th Edition.
• Concisely delineates the bedrock principles of preparing for, mitigating, managing, and recovering from emergencies and disasters.
• Instructor materials include Learning Library modules to support writing, critical thinking, and research skills.
• Instructor websites offer valuable material for expanding the curriculum, including an Instructor’s Guide, test banks, PPT Lecture Slides, and Interactive Video.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Homeland Security: The Concept, the Organization
Chapter 2: Historic Overview of the Terrorist Threat
Chapter 3: Hazards
Chapter 4: Governmental Homeland Security Structures
Chapter 5: Intelligence and Counterterrorism
Chapter 6: Border Security, Immigration, and Customs Enforcement
Chapter 7: Transportation Safety and Security
Chapter 8: Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection
Chapter 9: All-Hazards Emergency Response and Recovery
Chapter 10: Mitigation, Prevention, and Preparedness
Chapter 11: Communications
Chapter 12: Science and Technology
Chapter 13: The Future of Homeland Security