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Author Elias, Bartholomew, author.

Title Airport and aviation security : U.S. policy and strategy in the age of global terrorism / Bartholomew Elias.

Publication Info. Boca Raton, Florida : CRC Press, [2010]
2010

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 Axe ProQuest E-Book  Electronic Book    ---  Available
Description 1 online resource (442 pages) : illustrations
text rdacontent
computer rdamedia
online resource rdacarrier
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents 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 combating terror threats -- 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.
Note Description based on print version record.
Subject Airports -- Security measures -- United States.
Terrorism -- United States -- Prevention.
National security -- United States.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Elias, Bartholomew. Airport and aviation security : U.S. policy and strategy in the age of global terrorism. Boca Raton, Florida : CRC Press, [2010] xxvii, 411 pages ; 27 cm 9781420070293 (DLC)10907508
ISBN 9781420070293 (hardback : alk. paper)
9781420070309 (electronic bk.)

 
    
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