| Description |
1 online resource (267 pages) : illustrations |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
In seeking to evaluate the efficacy of post-9/11 homeland security expenses--which have risen by more than a trillion dollars, not including war costs--the common query has been, "Are we safer?" This, however, is the wrong question. Of course we are "safer"--The posting of a single security guard at one building's entrance enhances safety. The correct question is, "Are any gains in security worth the funds expended?" In this engaging, readable book, John Mueller and Mark Stewart apply risk and cost-benefit evaluation techniques to answer this very question. |
| Contents |
Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: Assessing Risk; Chapter 2: Terrorism as a Hazard to Human Life; Chapter 3: The Full Costs of Terrorism; Chapter 4: Evaluating Increases in Homeland Security Spending; Chapter 5: Protecting the Homeland: Some Parameters; Chapter 6: Homeland Protection: Infrastructure; Chapter 7: Protecting the Airlines; Chapter 8: Assessing Policing, Mitigation, Resilience; Chapter 9: Conclusions and Political Realities; Appendix: The Risk Assessment Process; Notes; References; Index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Terrorism -- United States -- Prevention -- Cost effectiveness.
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Terrorism. |
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United States. |
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Cost effectiveness. |
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Terrorism -- Costs.
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National security -- United States -- Costs.
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National security. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Stewart, Mark G.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780199795758 |
| ISBN |
9780199878222 (electronic book) |
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0199878226 (electronic book) |
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9780199795765 (paperback ; acid-free paper) |
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0199795762 (paperback ; acid-free paper) |
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9780199795758 (hardback ; acid-free paper) |
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0199795754 (hardback ; acid-free paper) |
| Standard No. |
9786613297068 |
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