Understanding Homeland Security

by Gus Martin

Overview

Gus Martin’s Understanding Homeland Security provides students with a comprehensive introduction to U.S. homeland security in the modern world, with a focus on the post-September 11, 2001 era. This insightful resource examines the theories, agency missions, laws, and regulations governing the homeland security enterprise through the lens of threat scenarios and countermeasures related to terrorism, natural disasters, emergency management, cyber security, and much more. The Third Edition keeps readers on the forefront of homeland security with coverage of cutting-edge topics, such as the role of FEMA and preparedness planning; the role of civil liberty and countering extremism through reform; and hackings during the 2016 and 2018 U.S. elections. Readers will gain much-needed insight into the complex nature of issues surrounding today’s homeland security and learn to think critically to analyze and respond to various threat environments.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781071893951
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	12/18/2023
Edition description:	Fourth Edition
Pages:	496
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

C. Augustus “Gus” Martin is Director of the School of Public Service and Justice at California State University, Dominguez Hills. He is also a Professor of Criminal Justice Administration, where he regularly teaches a course on the subject of terrorism and extremism. He has served as Associate Vice President for Human Resources Management, Acting Associate Dean of the College of Business Administration and Public Policy, Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs, and Chair of the Department of Public Administration. He began his academic career as a member of the faculty of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh, where he was an Administration of Justice professor. His current research and professional interests are terrorism and extremism, homeland security, the administration of justice, and juvenile justice.

Dr. Martin is author of several books on the subjects of terrorism and homeland security, including Essentials of Terrorism: Concepts and Controversies (SAGE Publications, 2022); Understanding Terrorism: Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues (SAGE Publications, 2021); Understanding Homeland Security (SAGE Publications, 2020); Terrorism: An International Perspective (with Fynnwin Prager; SAGE Publications, 2019); The SAGE Encyclopedia of Terrorism, Second Edition (SAGE Publications, 2011); Terrorism and Homeland Security (SAGE Publications, 2011); and The New Era of Terrorism: Selected Readings (SAGE Publications, 2004). He is also author of Juvenile Justice: Process and Systems (SAGE Publications, 2005).

Prior to joining academia, Dr. Martin served as Managing Attorney for the Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh, where he was also director of a program created under a federal consent decree to desegregate public and assisted housing. He was also Special Counsel to the Attorney General of the U.S. Virgin Islands on the island of St. Thomas. As Special Counsel, he occupied a personal and confidential position in the central office of the Department of Justice; sat as hearing officer for disciplinary hearings and departmental grievances; served as chair of the Drug Policy Committee; served as liaison to the intergovernmental Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee as well as to the Narcotics Strike Force; and provided daily legal and policy advice to the Attorney General. Prior to serving as Special Counsel, he was a “floor” Legislative Assistant to Congressman Charles B. Rangel of New York. As Legislative Assistant, he researched, evaluated and drafted legislation in areas of foreign policy, foreign aid, human rights, housing, education, social services, and poverty; he also drafted House floor statements, Congressional Record inserts, press releases, and news articles; and he composed speeches, briefing materials, and legislative correspondence.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction and Rationale
PART I • FOUNDATIONS OF HOMELAND SECURITY
CHAPTER 1 • History and Policy: Defining Homeland Security
The Past as Prologue: The Historical Context of Homeland Security
Defining an Era: What Is Homeland Security?
Domestic Security and Threats to the Homeland: Policy Options
Chapter Summary
Discussion Box
Key Terms and Concepts
On Your Own
Recommended Websites
Web Exercise
Recommended Readings
CHAPTER 2 • Homeland Security and the All-Hazards Umbrella
The Terrorism Nexus: Conventional and Unconventional Threats
The All-Hazards Nexus: Nonterrorist Hazards and Threats
Natural Hazards
Technological Scenarios
Global Perspective: Disaster in Japan: Tsunami and the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
Chapter Summary
Discussion Box
Key Terms and Concepts
On Your Own
Recommended Websites
Web Exercise
Recommended Readings
CHAPTER 3 • The Legal Foundations of Homeland Security
Background: Legal Precedent and Homeland Security
Homeland Security: Domestic Statutory Authority in the United States
In Perspective: Homeland Security, Counterterrorism, and the Law
Chapter Summary
Discussion Box
Key Terms and Concepts
On Your Own
Recommended Websites
Web Exercise
Recommended Readings
CHAPTER 4 • Civil Liberties and Securing the Homeland
Security and Liberty: The Historical Context
Achieving Security
Balancing Civil Liberties and Homeland Security
Global Perspective: Wrongful Prosecution in the United Kingdom
Chapter Summary
Discussion Box
Key Terms and Concepts
On Your Own
Recommended Websites
Web Exercise
Recommended Readings
PART II • HOMELAND SECURITY AGENCIES AND MISSIONS
CHAPTER 5 • Agencies and Missions: Homeland Security at the Federal Level
The Scope of the Homeland Security Bureaucracy
The Department of Homeland Security
The Homeland Security Missions of Other Federal Agencies
The Role of the Military
Chapter Summary
Discussion Box
Key Terms and Concepts
On Your Own
Recommended Websites
Web Exercise
Recommended Readings
CHAPTER 6 • Prediction and Prevention: The Role of Intelligence
The U.S. Intelligence Community: Mission
The Intelligence Cycle
Intelligence Oversight
Intelligence Agencies
The U.S. Intelligence Community: Challenges
Global Perspective: Actionable Intelligence: Israel and the Hunt for “The Engineer”
Chapter Summary
Discussion Box
Key Terms and Concepts
On Your Own
Recommended Websites
Web Exercise
Recommended Readings
CHAPTER 7 • Agencies and Missions: Homeland Security at the State and Local Levels
State-Level Homeland Security Systems
Local Homeland Security Networking Initiatives
Homeland Security and Law Enforcement Agencies
Global Perspective: Paramilitary Deployment of Police Units by Western Democracies
Chapter Summary
Discussion Box
Key Terms and Concepts
On Your Own
Recommended Websites
Web Exercise
Recommended Readings
PART III • THE TERRORIST THREAT AND HOMELAND SECURITY
CHAPTER 8 • Sea Change: The New Terrorism and Homeland Security
Defining Terrorism: An Ongoing Debate
Case in Point: The Political Violence Matrix
Historical Context: The “Old Terrorism” Prior to September 11, 2001
September 11, 2001, and the New Terrorism
Plausible Scenarios: The New Terrorism and New Modes of Warfare
Cases in Point: The Al-Qaeda Network and ISIS
Case in Point: Asymmetrical Warfare in Paris and Brussels
Policy Options
Global Perspective: Tactical Horror: Digital, Video, and Audio Terrorism
Chapter Summary
Discussion Box
Key Terms and Concepts
On Your Own
Recommended Websites
Web Exercise
Recommended Readings
CHAPTER 9 • The Threat at Home: Terrorism in the United States
Extremism in America
Left-Wing Terrorism in the United States
Right-Wing Terrorism in the United States
Case in Point: Moralist Terrorism
The New Terrorism in the United States
Lone-Wolf Terrorism in the United States
Global Perspective: Lone-Wolf Terror in Norway
Chapter Summary
Discussion Box
Key Terms and Concepts
On Your Own
Recommended Websites
Web Exercise
Recommended Readings
PART IV • PREPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE
CHAPTER 10 • Porous Nodes: Specific Vulnerabilities
Aviation Security
Border Security
Border Control: Securing National Entry Points
Port Security
Chapter Summary
Discussion Box
Key Terms and Concepts
On Your Own
Recommended Websites
Web Exercise
Recommended Readings
CHAPTER 11 • Always Vigilant: Hardening the Target
Cybersecurity
Hardening Cyberspace: Cyberwar and Information Security
Hardening Critical Infrastructure
Transportation Security
Global Perspective: International Law Enforcement Consortia
Chapter Summary
Discussion Box
Key Terms and Concepts
On Your Own
Recommended Websites
Web Exercise
Recommended Readings
CHAPTER 12 • Critical Resources: Resilience and Planning
Understanding Resilience
The Role of Proper Planning
Prevention and Mitigation Planning
Chemical and Biological Hazard Planning
Radiological and Nuclear Hazard Planning
Global Perspective: The European Approach to Homeland Security
Chapter Summary
Discussion Box
Key Terms and Concepts
On Your Own
Recommended Websites
Web Exercise
Recommended Readings
CHAPTER 13 • Critical Outcomes: Response and Recovery
National Response and Recovery: Fostering Administrative Coordination
Federal Response and Recovery Coordination
State and Local Response and Recovery Planning
Final Consideration: Despite Best Efforts, Is Terrorism Effective?
Chapter Summary
Discussion Box
Key Terms and Concepts
On Your Own
Recommended Websites
Web Exercise
Recommended Readings
PART V • HOMELAND SECURITY: AN EVOLVING CONCEPT
CHAPTER 14 • The Future of Homeland Security
Near-Term Projections
Threat Environments in the Twenty-First Century
Chapter Summary
Discussion Box
Key Terms and Concepts
On Your Own
Web Exercise
Recommended Readings
Appendix A. Office of the Director of National Intelligence. 2019. National Intelligence Strategy of the United States of America. Washington, DC: The White House.
Appendix B. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 2015. National Preparedness Goal, Second Edition. Washington, DC: Department of Homeland Security.
Glossary
Notes
Index
Homeland Security Timeline

Editorial Reviews

"A well-written text that provides a variety of real-world examples coupled with factual information. "

Thomas Carey

"This is a valuable resource for teaching undergraduate students the basics of homeland security. It is comprehensive and covers all important topics. "

Ron Lendvay

If you want to obtain a solid basic background of Homeland Security, begin with Gus Martin’s book.

Irmak Renda-Tanali

The textbook thoroughly addresses the significant issues associated with homeland security. It is concise, focuses on the important concepts and issues associated with homeland security. The pedagogical features of the book will assist in student learning and facilitate the manner in which I address my teaching.”

Darren Gil

Great book for an introduction to Homeland Security”

Oluponmile Olonilua

Excellent text that is essential for student learning and teaching.”

Terry Campbell

An excellent book for class and a great resource”

Dennis W. Mc Lean

By far, the textbook by Gus Martin is one of the best written, illustrative and interactive learning methodologies that will engage students in the topics of homeland security and terrorism.”

Denise R. Womer

This essential text is an in-depth look into homeland security, similar to that of a handbook, utterly complete in all respects, which can serve as a guide and reference throughout a student’s educational program.”

Holli Vah Seliskar

It is well written; the author has a strong positive writer’s voice that I believe my students can benefit from. Understanding Homeland Security by Gus Martin is a modern homeland practitioners must read book.”

Pietro Savo

An excellent introductory text to homeland security, it provides a thorough and informative overview of the topic that is appropriate for undergraduate courses on homeland security.”

Mark Feulner

An up-to-date, well-organized, well-written, much needed, interesting and attractive book!”

Naim Kapucu

“An excellent book for class and a great resource”

Dennis W. McLean