This book, prepared by academics and practitioners, explores the various subjects that comprose the homeland security discipline in a post-9/11 environment, including administration, intelligence, emergency management, terrorism and counterterrorism, environmental security, public health, and much more.

Table of Contents

• Dedication
• Introduction
• Acronyms
• PART I - The Organization and Administration of Homeland Security
• Preface
• CHAPTER 1 - A First Look at the Department of Homeland Security
• CHAPTER 2 - Homeland Security Law and Policy
• CHAPTER 3 - Public- and Private-Sector Partnerships in Homeland Security
• PART II - Homeland Security Resources
• Preface
• CHAPTER 4 - Critical Infrastructure Protection
• CHAPTER 5 - Homeland Security Intelligence
• CHAPTER 6 - Defense Support of Civil Authorities
• CHAPTER 7 - Homeland Security Technology
• CHAPTER 8 - Environmental Security and Public Health
• PART III - Homeland Security Strategies
• Preface
• CHAPTER 9 - Emergency Management
• CHAPTER 10 - Strategic Communication
• CHAPTER 11 - Strategic Planning
• CHAPTER 12 - Terrorism and Counterterrorism
• CHAPTER 13 - America and Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century
• CHAPTER 14 - Foundations of Homeland Security Education
• Epilogue
• Acknowledgments
• About the Editors and Authors