Bartholomew Elias

Airport and Aviation Security

U.S. Policy and Strategy in the Age of Global Terrorism

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Beginning with a historical backdrop describing the dawn of the age of global terrorism in the 1960s and continuing up until the present time, this volume demonstrates the broad social and political context underlying the aviation security system that was in place on September 11th and the system that has evolved in response to the 9/11 attacks. Examining ongoing threats and vulnerabilities, the book describes how they have come to shape U.S. policy and strategy. Topics discussed include legislation, intelligence gathering, best practices for risk management, in-flight security measures, and passenger, baggage, and employee screening methods.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 440
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 259mm x 184mm x 35mm
• Gewicht: 967g
• ISBN-13: 9781420070293
• ISBN-10: 1420070290
• Artikelnr.: 23096803

Autorenporträt

Bart Elias is a specialist in aviation policy for the U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) in Washington, DC.

Inhaltsangabe

Pre-9/11 Threats to Aviation Security and the U.S. Policy Response. The
9/11 Attacks and the Ensuing Policy Debate. Policy Refinement in Response
to the Evolving Terrorist Threat. The U.S. Strategy for Combatting Terror
Threats to the Aviation Domain. Evaluating and Managing Security Risks.
Exploiting Intelligence and Counterterrorism Information. Passenger and
Baggage Screening. Airline In-Flight Security Measures. Commercial Airport
Access Controls and Perimeter Security. Mitigating the Threat of
Shoulder-Fired Missiles and Other Standoff Weapons. Air Cargo Security.
Security for GA Operations and Airports. Index.