Part 3 Understanding Threats: From Terrorism to Natural Disasters
by James Carafano, Mark Sauter
Homeland Security
- Cover Page
- Homeland Security
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction Homeland Security: A Concern and a Role for Everyone
- Part 1 How We Got Here from There: The Emergence of Contemporary Homeland Security
- Chapter 1 Homeland Security: The American Tradition
- Chapter Overview
- Chapter Learning Objectives
- A Colonial Legacy: Securing Communities and Coastlines
- The Young Republic: Dangers from Within
- The New Great Power Faces Foreign Threats
- World War I: From Sabotage to Pandemics
- World War II: Safeguarding Freedom’s Arsenal
- The Cold War: Foreign Spies, Domestic Radicals, and Disaster Response
- The Threat of Shadow War
- Out of the Cold: Emerging Threats to America’s Homeland
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Quiz
- Notes
- Chapter 2 The Road to 9/11: Contemporary Terrorism and the Meaning of the September 11 Attacks
- Chapter 3 The Birth of Contemporary Homeland Security: The National Response to 9/11 and Its Aftermath
- Chapter 1 Homeland Security: The American Tradition
- Part 2 Homeland Security: Principles, Participants, Strategies, and Tools
- Chapter 4 Homeland Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Jurisdictions: International, Federal, State, and Local Government and Private Sector Responsibilities
- Chapter 5 Thinking Homeland Security: Theory, Strategy, Decision-Making, Planning, and Analysis Tools
- Chapter 6 Intelligence for Homeland Security: Process, Methods, Structure, and Resources
- Chapter Overview
- Chapter Learning Objectives
- What Is Intelligence?
- Understanding the Intelligence Cycle
- Methods of Intelligence Collection
- Security Classification and Clearances
- Counterintelligence and Operations Security
- Intelligence Organizations and Missions
- Oversight of Intelligence Activities
- State and Local Enforcement Activities and Resources
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Quiz
- Chapter 7 Domestic Counterterrorism: Investigating, Preventing, and Responding to Terrorist Plots
- Chapter 8 Homeland Defense and Support to Civil Authorities: Military Support for Homeland Security
- Chapter 9 Incident Management and Emergency Management: Responding to Human-made and Natural Disasters
- Chapter Overview
- Chapter Learning Objectives
- Thinking … and Experiencing the Unthinkable
- The Emergency Response Challenge
- Management of Domestic Incidents
- The All-Hazards Approach
- Principles and Components of Emergency Management
- Authorities Governing Response Activities
- Emergency Management Systems and Operations
- State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Response
- Domestic Incident Management Concept of Operations
- Issues in Disaster Response Management
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Quiz
- Notes
- Part 3 Understanding Threats: From Terrorism to Natural Disasters
- Chapter 10 The Mind of the Terrorist: Why They Hate
- Chapter 11 The Transnational Dimensions of Terrorism: From State Sponsors to Islamist Extremists
- Chapter Overview
- Chapter Learning Objectives
- America in a Globalized World
- Defining Transnational Terrorism
- Current Threat
- Al-Qaida and Other Islamist Extremist Groups
- The Muslim World
- Ideology of Islamist Terrorism
- Common Front against the West
- Profiles of Significant International Terrorist Groups and State Sponsors
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Quiz
- Notes
- Chapter 12 Domestic Terrorist Groups and Radicalization: The Threat Next Door
- Chapter 13 Terrorist Operations and Tactics: How Attacks Are Planned and Executed
- Chapter 14 Weapons of Mass Destruction: Understanding Real Threats and Getting Beyond Hype
- Chapter 15 Understanding Disasters and Mass Emergencies: From Earthquakes to Pandemics and Beyond
- Chapter Overview
- Chapter Learning Objectives
- What Is a Disaster?
- Earthquakes
- Hurricanes
- Tornadoes
- Tsunamis
- Floods and Levee Breaks
- Volcanic Eruptions
- Forest Fires
- Landslides and Debris Flows
- Pandemics
- Hazardous Material Spills or Releases
- Food or Product Contamination and Animal Disease Outbreaks
- Severe Storms and Cold Weather
- Drought and Extreme Heat Conditions
- Structural Collapse
- Hostage Taking, Riots, and Targeted Violence
- Space Weather
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Quiz
- Notes
- Part 4 Homeland Security in Action: Programs and Activities
- Chapter 16 Critical Infrastructure Protection and Key Assets: Protecting America’s Most Important Targets
- Chapter 17 Business Preparedness, Continuity, and Recovery: Private Sector Response
- Chapter Overview
- Chapter Learning Objectives
- New World of Disorder
- Definitions and Standards
- Changing Business Environment
- Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness
- Federal Requirements
- Planning for the Worst
- Supply Chain Security
- Physical Security
- Information Technology Continuity and Recovery
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Quiz
- Notes
- Chapter 18 Public Awareness and Personal, Family, and Community Preparedness: Challenges and Solutions
- Chapter Overview
- Chapter Learning Objectives
- The Preparedness Challenge
- Risk Communications
- Individual, Family, and Community Antiterrorism Measures
- Principles of Emergency Preparedness Planning
- Next Steps in Individual and Community Response
- Indications of a Terrorist Attack
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Quiz
- Notes
- Chapter 19 The Nation Responds: Volunteer, Faith-based, Business, and Nongovernmental Assets
- Chapter Overview
- Chapter Learning Objectives
- Grassroots Response
- Issues in Volunteer Response
- A National Network of Volunteers
- Lessons of Katrina
- Faith-based and Community Organizations
- Business Support for Homeland Security
- Government-sponsored Volunteers
- State Defense Forces
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Quiz
- Notes
- Chapter 20 Domain Security: Border, Maritime, and Aviation Security
- Chapter 21 Cybersecurity: Protecting Cyberspace and Digital Technology
- Appendix A: Significant Foiled U.S. Terror Plots from 9/11 to 2011
- Appendix B: Profiles of Significant Islamist Extremists and International Terrorist Groups and State Sponsors
- Index
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