Homeland security [Book] : a complete guide to understanding, preventing, and surviving terrorism / Mark A. Sauter, James Jay Carafano.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction. Every American has a role in homeland security -- Homeland security : the American tradition -- The rise of modern terrorism : the road to 9/11 -- The birth of modern homeland security : the national response to the 9/11 attacks -- The mind of the terrorist : why they hate us -- Al-Qaida and other Islamic extremist groups : understanding fanaticism in the name of religion -- The transnational dimensions of terrorism : the unique dangers of the twenty-first century -- Domestic terrorist groups : the forgotten threat -- Terrorist operations and tactics : how attacks are planned and executed -- Weapons of mass destruction : understanding the great terrorist threats and getting beyond the hype -- The digital battlefield : cyber-terrorism and cyber-security -- Homeland security roles, responsibilities and jurisdictions : federal, state, and local government responsibilities -- America's national strategies : the plans driving the war on global terrorism and what they mean -- Domestic antiterrorism and counterterrorism : the new role for states and localities and supporting law enforcement agencies -- Critical infrastructure protection and key assets : protecting America's most important targets -- Incident management and emergency management : preparing for when prevention fails -- Business preparedness, continuity, and recovery : private-sector responses to terrorism -- Public awareness and personal and family preparedness : simple solutions, serious challenges -- The future of homeland security : adapting and responding to the evolving terrorist threat while balancing safety and civil liberties -- Appendix 1. Profile of significant Islamic extremist and international terrorist groups and state sponsors -- Appendix 2. Volunteer services -- Appendix 3. The media and issues for homeland security -- Appendix 4. Medical and public health services emergency and disaster planning and response : public health and medical organizations have unique and demanding responsibilities for preparing and responding to terrorist attacks -- Appendix 5. Preparing and responding to threats against the agriculture sector.

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