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SECURITY STUDIES

New from PSI:

The Praeger Security International Textbook Series

International security in the 21st century is not a topic that can be NEW
adequately addressed in nightly news soundbites or online articles Homeland Security
intended to be relevant for 24 hours or less. This series provides the course
tools for understanding global and domestic security issues in the current Technologies for
climate of unprecedented uncertainty and instability.
the 21st Century

RYAN K. BAGGETT, CHAD S. FOSTER, AND BRIAN K. SIMPKINS, EDITORS

Technologies have been at the forefront of
the U.S. response to the 9/11 attacks.

Designed for students entering or currently working in the safety, security,
and emergency management disciplines in the public or private sectors, this
textbook presents a broad array of homeland security technology types from
the viewpoint of end-user applications and homeland security mission areas. April 2017, 308pp, 6 1/8x9 1/4
The authors investigate various theories behind the use of technologies and Hardcover: 978-1-4408-3142-3
assess the importance of technologies for achieving goals and objectives. The $75.00, £58.00, €69.00
November 2017, 315pp April 2017, 308pp February 2016, 290pp October 2015, 456pp content includes not only technical capabilities but also a blend of sample eBook: 978-1-4408-3143-0
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$45.00, £35.00, €41.00
$44.00 $45.00 $44.00 $44.00 all levels of practice, including both the public and private sectors.
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Homeland Security and Intelligence Keith Gregory Logan, Editor The authors provide an overview of preparedness applications; preventive
Now updated and expanded for its second edition, this book investigates the role intelligence plays in maintaining and protective systems; and mitigation, response, and recovery technologies. S AMPLE T OPICS
homeland security and emphasizes that effective intelligence collection and analysis are central to reliable Topics such as ethical and privacy concerns associated with implementing
homeland security. • Alert and Warning Systems
technologies and use of the Internet and social media receive special • Cyber Security
Homeland Security Technologies for the 21st Century Ryan K. Baggett, Chad S. Foster, and attention. In addition to readers directly involved in the security disciplines, • Geographic Information Systems
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Brian K. Simpkins, Editors this book will be useful for students in technical fields of study such as
A comprehensive textbook that overviews common technologies utilized within the homeland security enterprise geographic information systems (GIS), computer science, or engineering who • Intelligence and Information Fusion
Technologies
with an emphasis on contemporary homeland security mission areas and end-user applications. are seeking information on standards, theories, and foundations underlining • Screening, Search, and Detection
Introduction to Cybercrime Joshua B. Hill and Nancy E. Marion homeland security technologies. • Surveillance and Drones
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Explaining cybercrime in a highly networked world, this book provides a comprehensive yet accessible summary of
the history, modern developments, and efforts to combat cybercrime in various forms at all levels of government— FEATURES
international, national, state, and local. • Provides an overview of technology trends and transformations from RYAN K. BAGGETT, EdD, is associate professor
the viewpoint of contemporary homeland security mission areas and of homeland security at Eastern Kentucky
Essentials of Counterterrorism James J. F. Forest, Editor user applications as well as analysis of the impacts on contemporary and University in Richmond, KY. In this capacity,
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A comprehensive overview of counterterrorism that examines key aspects of the fight against terrorism, including future homeland security practices his instruction focuses on critical infrastructure
intelligence, law enforcement, the military, financial and criminal activity, ethics, and social media. protection, risk analysis, and technology
• Comprehensively addresses the opportunities and risks associated with applications.
homeland security technologies
CHAD S. FOSTER is assistant professor in
• Supplies a taxonomy for homeland security technology types homeland security at Eastern Kentucky University
For more information, call Customer Service at 800-368-6868 • Describes the methodologies for identifying technology needs and in Richmond, KY, where he supports student
characteristics
or email CustomerService@abc-clio.com. • Itemizes standards for promoting interoperability, compatibility, and learning in the homeland security and emergency
management fields of study.
system safety BRIAN K. SIMPKINS is associate director of
research and evaluation at the Eastern Kentucky
University (EKU) Justice and Safety Center,
where he provides daily oversight of the Center’s
research support to clients such as the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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