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UNINA9910799956203321 |
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Autore |
Elias Bartholomew |
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Titolo |
Airport and aviation security : U.S. policy and strategy in the age of global terrorism / / Bartholomew Elias |
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Boca Raton, Fla. : , : CRC Press, , 2010 |
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ISBN |
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0-429-24952-7 |
1-4200-7030-4 |
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Edizione |
[1st edition] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (442 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Airports - Security measures - United States |
Terrorism - United States - Prevention |
National security - United States |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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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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Pre-9/11 threats to aviation security and the U.S. policy response -- The 9/11 attacks and the ensuing policy debate -- Policy refinement in response to the evolving terrorist threat -- The U.S. strategy for combating terror threats -- Evaluating and managing security risks -- Exploiting intelligence and counterterrorism information -- Passenger and baggage screening -- Airline in-flight security measures -- Commercial airport access controls and perimeter security -- Mitigating the threat of shoulder-fired missiles and other standoff weapons -- Air cargo security -- Security for GA operations and airports. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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The response of the U.S. federal government to the events of September 11, 2001 has reflected the challenge of striking a balance between implementing security measures to deter terrorist attacks while at the same time limiting disruption to air commerce. Airport and Aviation Security: U.S. Policy and Strategy in the Age of Global Terrorism is a comprehensive reference that examines the persistent threats to aviation security that led up to the terrorist attacks of September 11th, describes subsequent terror plots against aviation assets, and explores U.S. effort |
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