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Applied Risk Analysis for Guiding Homeland Security Policy and Decisions (Hardcover)
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Applied Risk Analysis for Guiding Homeland Security Policy and Decisions (Hardcover)
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Presents various challenges faced by security policy makers and
risk analysts, and mathematical approaches that inform homeland
security policy development and decision support Compiled by a
group of highly qualified editors, this book provides a clear
connection between risk science and homeland security policy making
and includes top-notch contributions that uniquely highlight the
role of risk analysis for informing homeland security policy
decisions. Featuring discussions on various challenges faced in
homeland security risk analysis, the book seamlessly divides the
subject of risk analysis for homeland security into manageable
chapters, which are organized by the concept of risk-informed
decisions, methodology for applying risk analysis, and relevant
examples and case studies. Applied Risk Analysis for Guiding
Homeland Security Policy and Decisions offers an enlightening
overview of risk analysis methods for homeland security. For
instance, it presents readers with an exploration of radiological
and nuclear risk assessment, along with analysis of uncertainties
in radiological and nuclear pathways. It covers the advances in
risk analysis for border security, as well as for cyber security.
Other topics covered include: strengthening points of entry;
systems modeling for rapid containment and casualty mitigation; and
disaster preparedness and critical infrastructure resilience.
Highlights how risk analysis helps in the decision-making process
for homeland security policy Presents specific examples that detail
how various risk analysis methods provide decision support for
homeland security policy makers and risk analysts Describes
numerous case studies from academic, government, and industrial
perspectives that apply risk analysis methods for addressing
challenges within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Offers detailed information regarding each of the five DHS
missions: prevent terrorism and enhance security; secure and manage
our borders; enforce and administer our immigration laws; safeguard
and secure cyberspace; and strengthen national preparedness and
resilience Discusses the various approaches and challenges faced in
homeland risk analysis and identifies improvements and
methodological advances that influenced DHS to adopt an
increasingly risk-informed basis for decision-making Written by top
educators and professionals who clearly illustrate the link between
risk science and homeland security policy making Applied Risk
Analysis for Guiding Homeland Security Policy and Decisions is an
excellent textbook and/or supplement for upper-undergraduate and
graduate-level courses related to homeland security risk analysis.
It will also be an extremely beneficial resource and reference for
homeland security policy analysts, risk analysts, and policymakers
from private and public sectors, as well as researchers, academics,
and practitioners who utilize security risk analysis methods.
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