Introduction: Every American has a role in homeland security
How we got here from there: the emergence of modern homeland security
Homeland security
the American tradition
The rise of modern terrorism
the road to 9/11
The birth of modern homeland security
the national response to the 9/11 attacks
Understanding terrorism
The mind of the terrorist
why they hate us
Al-Qaida and other Islamic extremist groups
understanding fanaticism in the name of religion
The transnational dimensions of terrorism
the unique dangers of the twenty-first century
Domestic terrorist groups
the forgotten threat
Terrorist operations and tactics
how attacks are planned and executed
Weapons of mass destruction
understanding the great terrorist threats and getting beyond the hype
The digital battlefield
cyber-terrorism and cyber-security
Homeland security
organization, strategies, programs, and principles
Homeland security roles, responsibilities and jurisdictions
federal, state, and local government responsibilities
America's national strategies
the plans driving the war on global terrorism and what they mean
Domestic antiterrorism and counterterrorism
the new role for states and localities and supporting law enforcement agencies
Critical infrastructure protection and key assets
protecting America's most important targets
Incident management and emergency management
preparing for when prevention fails
Business preparedness, continuity, and recovery
private-sector responses to terrorism
Public awareness and personal and family preparedness
simple solutions, serious challenges
The future of homeland security
adapting and responding to the evolving terrorist threat while balancing safety and civil liberties
Appendix 1. Profile of significant Islamic extremist and international terrorist groups and state sponsors
Appendix 2. Volunteer services
Appendix 3. The media and issues for homeland security
Appendix 4. Medical and public health services emergency and disaster planning and response
public health and medical organizations have unique and demanding responsibilities for preparing and responding to terrorist attacks
Appendix 5. Preparing and responding to threats against the agriculture sector.
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Homeland security : a complete guide to understanding, preventing, and surviving terrorism by Mark Sauter. ISBN 007144064X. Published by McGraw-Hill in 2005. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
