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Author Chertoff, Michael, 1953-

Title Homeland security : assessing the first five years / Michael Chertoff ; foreword by Lee H. Hamilton.

Publication Info. Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, [2009]
©2009

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Location Call No. Status OPAC Message Public Note Gift Note
 Moore Stacks  HV6432.4 .C47 2009    Available  ---
Description xi, 203 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 184-192) and index.
Contents Assessing the dangers -- The ideological roots of terror -- Securing the border--and reforming immigration -- Using every tool -- Why soft power works -- Why Washington won't work -- Protecting and preserving infrastructure -- Cybersecurity -- Responding to IEDs at home -- Managing identity -- Managing risk -- Biological threats and biodefenses -- The question of FEMA and homeland security -- Cooperation and consensus abroad -- The responsibility to contain -- Conclusion : before September 11--and since.
Subject United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Evaluation.
United States. Department of Homeland Security.
Evaluation.
National security -- United States.
National security.
United States.
ISBN 9780812242027 acid-free paper
0812242025 acid-free paper