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Autore |
Noftsinger John B |
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Titolo |
Understanding homeland security [[electronic resource] ] : policy, perspectives, and paradoxes / / John B. Noftsinger, Jr., Kenneth F. Newbold, Jr., and Jack K. Wheeler |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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New York, : Palgrave Macmillan, 2007 |
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ISBN |
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1-281-36352-9 |
9786611363529 |
0-230-60511-7 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (230 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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NewboldKenneth F |
WheelerJack K |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Terrorism - United States - Prevention |
Civil defense - United States |
National security - United States |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables and Boxes; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Reader's Guide; Acronyms and Abbreviations; About the Authors; One: The Nature of the Threat; Two: What Is Homeland Security?; Three: Public Policy Issues; Four: Information Intelligence; Five: Critical Infrastructure Protection and Information Security; Six: Risk Communication, Psychological Management, and Disaster Preparedness; Seven: Transportation and Border Security Issues; Eight: Future Implications: Imagination, Integration, and Improvisation; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of the historical, social, psychological, technological, and political aspects that form the broad arena of homeland defence and security. The text provides a view of past events and their evolution, allowing the audience to gain a detailed knowledge of government response and policy implications. |
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