Introduction To Homeland Security

A Cutting-Edge Text in a Rapidly Growing Field Suitable for undergraduate students entering the field of Homeland Security, and for Criminal Justice students studying their role in a post-9/11 world, Introduction to Homeland Security is a comprehensive but accessible text designed for students seeking a thorough overview of the policies, administrations, and organizations that fall under Homeland Security. It grounds students in the basic issues of homeland security, the history and context of the field, and what the future of the field might hold. Students will come away with a solid understanding of the central issues surrounding Homeland Security, including policy concepts as well as political and legal responses to Homeland Security. Key Features: * Includes a comprehensive overview of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 * Chapter-opening real-world vignettes contextualize topics in actual scenarios * Contains boxes, tables, and figures that highlight important information and reinforce key concepts * Includes a discussion of the May 1, 2011 takedown of Osama Bin Laden * A focus shift from terrorism to policy analysis, the function of the Department of Homeland Security, and the field of Homeland Security * Every new printed copy is packaged with an access code to unlock the numerous interactive learning and study tools available on the Navigate Companion Website. * Accompanied by a full suite of instructor support materials, including a Test Bank, Instructor's Manual, and PowerPoint Lecture Outlines