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The following are noteworthy recently published books on various aspects of homeland security.
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Aviation And Airport Security: Terrorism And Safety Concerns
Release Date: 12/23/2008
Written By: Kathleen M. Sweet
Publisher: CRC Press
Page Count: 384
Our Rating:
This Handbook On The Terrorist Threat Against Commercial Airlines And Airports Presents A Comprehensive Overview Of All The Issues Involved In Protecting This Critical Infrastructure Sector. The Volume's Chapters Cover Topics Such As The Importance Of Air Transportation; The Evolution Of Terrorist Threats Against This Sector, Such As Aircraft Hijackings; The Use Of Aircraft As Missiles (such As In 9/11); International Conventions Against Attacking Civilian Aircraft; Defensive Measures Against Such Threats In The Forms Of Passenger Screening, Metal Detectors, And 'no-fly' Lists; The Use Of Private And Government Security Personnel; The Significance Of Ensuring Cargo Security; The Importance Of Instituting Proper Risk Management Practices; And Safeguarding All Aspects Of An Airport, Including Perimeter And Other Access Areas. Although Some Of The Book's Material Is Outdated, Its Overall Framework Is Still Relevant For Understanding Current Security Concerns.


Reviewed By, Dr. Joshua Sinai

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