McEntire, David A., <br/><br/>
Introduction to homeland security :  understanding terrorism prevention and emergency management / 
David A. McEntire. 
 - Second edition. 
 - xxv, 380 pages :  illustrations (black and white) 
<br/><br/> Previous edition: 2008.  
<br/><br/>Understanding a new global priority : terrorism, homeland security, and emergency management -- Identifying terrorism : ideologically motivated acts of violence and their relation to disasters -- Recognizing the causes of terrorism : differing perspectives and the role of ideology -- Comprehending terrorists and their behavior : who they are and what they do -- Uncovering the dynamic nature of terrorism : history of violence and change over time -- Evaluating a major dilemma : terrorism, the media, and censorship -- Contemplating a quandary : terrorism, security, and liberty -- Preventing terrorist attacks : root causes, law, intelligence, counterterrorism -- Securing the nation : border control and sector safety -- Protecting against potential attacks : threat assessment, mitigation and other measures -- Preparing for the unthinkable : efforts to get ready for terrorism -- Responding to attacks : important functions and coordination mechanisms -- Recovering from impacts : short- and long-term measures -- Assessing significant threats : WMD and cyberterorrism -- Looking toward the future : challenges and opportunities. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781119430650 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Terrorism--Prevention.--United States<br/>Terrorism--Government policy--United States.<br/>Emergency management--United States.<br/>Civil defence--United States.<br/>National security--United States.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>363.340973