Homeland Security: An Introduction to Principles and Practice, Third Edition [Hardcover]

Since formed in 2002, DHS has been at the forefront of determining and furthering some of the most hotly debated security issues facing the U.S. and global community in the 21st century. Nearly 200 university programs with undergrad and graduate majors have cropped up in the last dozen-plus years with limited resources available to teach from. Homeland Security, Third Editionwill continue to serve as the core textbook covering the fundamental history, formation, oversight, and reach of DHS currently. The book is fully updated with new laws, regulations and strategies across intelligence, transportation sectors, emergency management, border security, public utilities and public health.

1. The Idea and Origin of Homeland Security

2. Terror, Threat, and Disaster Post-9/11: A New Paradigm of Homeland Security

3. Homeland Security Law, Regulations, and Budgeting

4. Risk Management, Threats, and Hazards

5. Training and Exercises in Homeland Security

6. DHS Challenges: National vs. State and Local, National Security vs. Homeland Security

7. FEMA, Response, and Recovery

8. Intelligence

9. Border Security, U.S. Citizenship, and Immigration Services

10. Transportation Security

11. Homeland Security and Public Health

12. The Future of Homeland Security

Charles P. Nemeth is a recognized expert in homeland security and a leader in the private security industry, private sector justice, and homeland security education. He is currently Chair of the Department of Security, Fire, and Emergency Management at John Jay College in New York City, USA.