Homeland Security: An Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 1593453043
- ISBN-13
- 9781593453046
- Series
- Homeland Security
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 324
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Anderson Publishing Company
- Authors
- Richard H. Ward, Kathleen L. Kiernan, Daniel J. Mabrey
Description
This book provides a basic overview for of homeland security, including the creation of homeland security, the homeland security transformation, homeland security strategies and initiatives, and legal issues related to homeland security. Chapters supplemented by tables, figures, boxed inserts, related websites, and photos. Appendices include selected commission recommendations, 9/11 hijackers, organizational charts and mission statements of selected agencies.
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