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Homeland security : assessing the first five years /

Michael Chertoff outlines a long-term strategy for protecting America from terrorist attacks and preparing for effective responses to man-made and natural disasters. The former homeland security secretary also urges the nation to resist complacency, maintain its resolve, and build on past successes.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Chertoff, Michael, 1953-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, ©2009.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover ; Title Page ; Copyright Page ; Table of Contents ; Foreword ; Introduction ; Threats ; 1: Assessing the Dangers ; 2: The Ideological Roots of Terror ; Prevention ; 3: Securing the Border-and Reforming Immigration ; 4: Using Every Tool ; 5: Why Soft Power Works.
  • 6: Why Washington Won't Work Protection: Reducing Vulnerabilities ; 7: Protecting and Preserving Infrastructure ; 8: Cybersecurity ; 9: Responding to IEDs at Home ; 10: Managing Identity ; Preparation and Response ; 11: Managing Risk ; 12: Biological Threats and Biodefenses.
  • 13: The Question of FEMA and Homeland Security International Dimensions ; 14: Cooperation and Consensus Abroad ; 15: The Responsibility to Contain ; Conclusion: Before September 11-and Since ; Notes ; Index ; Acknowledgments.