Homeland Security: Protecting America's Targets [3 volumes]

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America is a target; the homeland is under threat. While Americans have been targets of terrorist attacks for quite some time, September 11, 2001, awoke the nation to the reality that we are vulnerable in our homes, our places of work and worship, and our means of public transportation. And yet, we must continue to function as best we can as the world's most vibrant economic and political community. The current threat environment requires greater engagement with the public, as the necessary eyes and ears of the nation's homeland security infrastructure. However, to be effective, the public must be equipped with the knowledge of where and why specific locations and activities may be a terrorist target, what is being done to protect those targets, and how they can help. This three-volume set answers that need. The chapters of each volume of Homeland Security revolve around a core of central questions. Are we safer today than we were pre-9/11 What steps have been taken in all these areas to protect ourselves What are the threats we face, and what new threats have developed since 9/11 Are we staying one step ahead of those who wish to do us harm In 2002, more than 400 million people, 122 million cars, 11 million trucks, 2.4 million freight cars, and 8 million containers entered the United States. Nearly 60,000 vessels entered the United States at its 301 ports of entry. Clearly the amount of activity this represents will require a long-term commitment to innovation, organizational learning, and public vigilance to complement an already overstretched network of government agencies and security professionals.

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For a comprehensive guide to homeland security principles a college collection needs James J.F. Forest's Homeland Security: Protecting America's Targets.The in-depth coverage afforded by the three volumes together proves indispensable for any serious college-level holding. * Midwest Boo Review - California Bookwatch *
This three-volume set, edited by Forest, reviews progress in protecting the US from terrorist attacks and identifies persisting vulnerabilities. * Reference & Research Book News *
Since 9/11, the topic of homeland security has fueled heated debate throughout the country, which has only escalated with the continued war in Iraq. This three-volume set, which covers major areas of responsibility of those charged with maintaining security, should clarify the issue and provide useful information for all Americans.Homeland Security serves as an in-depth and thoughtful study of domestic security issues. * Kirkus Reviews *
For a comprehensive guide to homeland security principles a college collection needs James J.F. Forest's Homeland Security: Protecting America's Targets, a 3-volume weighty set adopting an interdisciplinary approach to homeland security issues.The in-depth coverage afford by the three volumes together prove indispensable for any serious college-level holding. * California Bookwatch *

Author Bio

James J. F. Forest is Director of Terrorism Studies at the United States Military Academy, where he teaches courses on information warfare and counterterrorism and directs research initiatives for the Combating Terrorism Center (http://ctc.usma.edu).