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Homeland Security Technologies for the 21st Century (Paperback)
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Homeland Security Technologies for the 21st Century (Paperback)
Series: Praeger Security International
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A comprehensive textbook that overviews common technologies
utilized within the homeland security enterprise with an emphasis
on contemporary homeland security mission areas and end-user
applications. 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. The
authors investigate various theories behind the use of technologies
and assess the importance of technologies for achieving goals and
objectives. The content includes not only technical capabilities
but also a blend of sample applications of technologies using an
all-hazards framework and use cases at all levels of practice,
including both the public and private sectors. The authors provide
an overview of preparedness applications; preventive and protective
systems; and mitigation, response, and recovery technologies.
Topics such as ethical and privacy concerns associated with
implementing technologies and use of the Internet and social media
receive special attention. In addition to readers directly involved
in the security disciplines, this book will be useful for students
in technical fields of study such as geographic information systems
(GIS), computer science, or engineering who are seeking information
on standards, theories, and foundations underlining homeland
security technologies. Provides an overview of technology trends
and transformations from the viewpoint of contemporary homeland
security mission areas and user applications as well as analysis of
the impacts on contemporary and future homeland security practices
Comprehensively addresses the opportunities and risks associated
with homeland security technologies Supplies a taxonomy for
homeland security technology types Describes the methodologies for
identifying technology needs and characteristics Itemizes standards
for promoting interoperability, compatibility, and system safety
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