Download or read book Homeland Security and Terrorism: Readings and Interpretations written by James J. F. Forest and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2013-02-08 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timely, thought-provoking collection of essays from homeland security and terrorism experts Featuring contributions by Peter Bergen, Brian Michael Jenkins, Bruce Hoffman, James Carafano, John Sullivan, Stephen Flynn and many others, this volume addresses: •The complex nature of the contemporary terrorist threat against America •New federal, state, and local efforts to prepare for a terrorist attack and foster resiliency •Legal and ethical dimensions of homeland security •Changing relationships and responsibilities among government, civil society, and private business enterprise