Edition |
2nd ed. |
Description |
1 online resource (xxiii, 477 pages :) : illustrations |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
1. Overview of the aviation industry and security in the post-9/11 world -- 2. Crime and terrorism in aviation : a retrospective -- 3. Policies and procedures : the development of aviation security practices -- 4. The role of government in aviation security -- 5. Commercial aviation airport security -- 6. Introduction to screening -- 7. Passenger and baggage screening -- 8. Commercial aviation aircraft operator security -- 9. General aviation security -- 10. Air cargo security -- 11. The threat matrix -- 12. Security operations. |
Summary |
This book provides an overview of the aviation security system, from crucial historical events to the policies, policymakers, and major terrorist and criminal acts that have shaped the procedures in use today. New technologies that are shaping the future are also addressed. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Aeronautics -- Security measures.
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Aeronautics -- Security measures. |
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Aeronautics. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Forrest, Jeffrey S.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Price, Jeffrey C. Practical aviation security. 2nd ed. Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2013 (DLC) 2012050432 |
ISBN |
9780123914859 (electronic book) |
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012391485X (electronic book) |
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9780123914194 |
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