Terrorism and Homeland Security

An Introduction with Applications

2nd Edition - December 28, 2016

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Authors: Philip Purpura, John Boal
Paperback ISBN: 9780128037997

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Description

Terrorism and Homeland Security: An Introduction with Applications, Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of terrorism, public and private sector counterterrorism and all hazards emergency management. The book presents national, state and local perspectives, and up-to-date information including the reorganization of the Department of Homeland Security, the renewed Patriot Act and intelligence reform. A wide range of issues are discussed, including such topics as the effectiveness of terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, the measurement of terrorism, victims of terrorism, privatization of counterterrorism, the code war, the merging of life safety and public safety, recent disasters, the role of the military, preemptive force, Homeland Security and national security versus due process models, pandemics and wars of globalization. The book emphasizes practical issues handled by senior government officials, private sector executives, security practitioners and a variety of first responders.

Key Features

Includes learning objectives and key terms that outline chapter content and highlight important topics
Presents reality check sections and critical thinking boxes that help the reader formulate alternative perspectives on issues and events
Provides discussion questions at the end of each chapter that reinforce content and provide an opportunity for the reader to review, synthesize and debate the key issues
New chapters on terrorist groups and the role of transnational crime in terrorist networks are included in this new edition
Covers ISIL, the Charlie Hebdo attack and the Boston Marathon Bombing, among other recent examples of terrorism
Updated for the dramatic changes in technology for detecting and countering terrorism

Readership

Students enrolled in courses covering terrorism and homeland security; Department of Homeland Security professionals, Security professionals, ASIS

Part I Historical Foundation
1. The Problem of Terrorism
2. Terrorist Groups and Homegrown Extremists NEW
3. Terrorist Methods and Weapons
4. Transnational crime involvement in terrorism NEW

Part II Action Against Terrorism
5. Government Action
6. Homeland Security
7. Legal Issues
8. Private Sector Action

Part III Protection Methods
9. Risk Management and Emergency Management
10. Life Safety and Public Safety
11. Security
12. Protecting Critical Infrastructures and Key Assets
13. Border and Transportation Security

Part IV The Future
14. Anticipating the Future: Terrorism, Technology, Research, and Education

Product details

No. of pages: 525
Language: English
Published: December 28, 2016
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
Paperback ISBN: 9780128037997

About the Authors

Philip Purpura

Philip P. Purpura has been a criminal justice educator for more than 20 years. He has directed criminal justice, security, and paralegal programs, and has practical experience as a security consultant, expert witness, security manager, corporate investigator, and police officer. Mr. Purpura is the author of several other textbooks and numerous articles published in newsletters, magazines, and journals.

John Boal

John Boal is Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Akron. He has also consulted on Homeland and Physical Security programs for Excelsior College, in Albany, NY. He is a Certified Protection Professional with ASIS, where he has served on several committees.

Affiliations and Expertise

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, University of Akron, OH, USA

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