Countering Terrorism: Dimensions of Preparedness

Book Overview

The United States now knows that it is vulnerable to terrorist attacks. In Countering Terrorism, experts from such disparate fields as medicine, law, public policy, and international security discuss institutional changes the country must make to protect against future attacks. In these essays, they argue that terrorism preparedness is not just a federal concern, but one that requires integrated efforts across federal, state, and local governments.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262083248
• ISBN13: 9780262083249
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: MIT Press
• Length: 491 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher