Understanding Homeland Security
Foundations of Security Policy
Seiten
2019
Routledge (Verlag)
978-0-367-25904-4 (ISBN)
Routledge (Verlag)
978-0-367-25904-4 (ISBN)
Understanding Homeland Security is a unique textbook on homeland security that blends the latest research from the areas of immigration policy, counterterrorism research, and border security with practical insight from homeland security experts and leaders.
Understanding Homeland Security is a unique textbook on homeland security that blends the latest research from the areas of immigration policy, counterterrorism research, and border security with practical insight from homeland security experts and leaders such as former Secretaries of the Department of Homeland Security Tom Ridge and Janet Napolitano.
The textbook also includes:
A historical overview of the origins of the homeland security enterprise as well as its post-9/11 transformation and burgeoning maturity as a profession
In-depth descriptions of the state, local, and federal government entities, such as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, that enforce and carry out the nation’s homeland security laws and policies
Detailed discussion of relevant, contemporary topics such as asylum and refugee affairs, cybersecurity and hacking, border security, transportation and aviation security, and emergency management policy
A chapter on homeland security privacy and civil liberties issues
Unique current affairs analysis of controversial topics such as the National Security Agency’s warrantless wiretapping program, Edward Snowden, the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Russian cyberhacking efforts, and Black Lives Matter
Advice, guidance, and insight for students through interviews with homeland security leaders as well as terrorism experts such as Bruce Hoffmann and biowarfare specialists such as Dr. Rebecca Katz
The target audience for this text is advanced undergraduate or entry-level graduate students in criminology, intelligence analysis, public policy, public affairs, international affairs, or law programs. This textbook meets requirements for entry-level introductory courses in homeland security.
Understanding Homeland Security is a unique textbook on homeland security that blends the latest research from the areas of immigration policy, counterterrorism research, and border security with practical insight from homeland security experts and leaders such as former Secretaries of the Department of Homeland Security Tom Ridge and Janet Napolitano.
The textbook also includes:
A historical overview of the origins of the homeland security enterprise as well as its post-9/11 transformation and burgeoning maturity as a profession
In-depth descriptions of the state, local, and federal government entities, such as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, that enforce and carry out the nation’s homeland security laws and policies
Detailed discussion of relevant, contemporary topics such as asylum and refugee affairs, cybersecurity and hacking, border security, transportation and aviation security, and emergency management policy
A chapter on homeland security privacy and civil liberties issues
Unique current affairs analysis of controversial topics such as the National Security Agency’s warrantless wiretapping program, Edward Snowden, the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Russian cyberhacking efforts, and Black Lives Matter
Advice, guidance, and insight for students through interviews with homeland security leaders as well as terrorism experts such as Bruce Hoffmann and biowarfare specialists such as Dr. Rebecca Katz
The target audience for this text is advanced undergraduate or entry-level graduate students in criminology, intelligence analysis, public policy, public affairs, international affairs, or law programs. This textbook meets requirements for entry-level introductory courses in homeland security.
Ehsan Zaffar is a civil rights lawyer, educator, and homeland security policymaker. He primarily studies the impact of homeland security law and policy on civil rights, human rights, and civil liberties and has taught courses on these issues at George Mason University and George Washington University. Read his blog posts on current developments at Ehsan.com.
Introduction; 1. Homeland Security Before 9/11; 2. The Formation of the Homeland Security Enterprise After 9/11; 3. Immigration; 4. Border Threats, Border Security, and Risk Assessment; 5. Intelligence; 6. Transportation; 7. Emergency Management and Hazards; 8. Cybersecurity; 9. Infrastructure Protection and Technology; 10. Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, and Privacy
| Erscheinungsdatum | 26.11.2019 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 1 Tables, color; 63 Line drawings, color; 68 Halftones, color |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 191 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 1140 g |
| Themenwelt | Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht |
| Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht ► Kriminologie | |
| Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht ► Strafverfahrensrecht | |
| Sozialwissenschaften | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-367-25904-4 / 0367259044 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-367-25904-4 / 9780367259044 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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