Airport and Aviation Security: U.S. Policy and Strategy in the Age of Global Terrorism

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Bartholomew Elias

Airport and Aviation Security

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

Bartholomew Elias

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CRC Press Inc
14 September 2009

Terrorism, armed struggle; Airports; Security services

The response of the U.S. federal government to the events of September 11, 2001 has reflected the challenge of striking a balance between implementing security measures to deter terrorist attacks while at the same time limiting disruption to air commerce. Airport and Aviation Security: U.S. Policy and Strategy in the Age of Global Terrorism is a comprehensive reference that examines the persistent threats to aviation security that led up to the terrorist attacks of September 11th, describes subsequent terror plots against aviation assets, and explores U.S. efforts to counter and mitigate these threats.

Addressing the homeland security challenges facing the U.S. in the age of terrorism, this text explores: Security protocol prior to 9/11 Precursors to 9/11 The rising threat of Al Qaeda Tactical and congressional response to 9/11, including new legislation The broader context of risk assessment Intelligence gathering Airport security, including passenger, baggage, and employee screening Airline in-flight security measures Airport perimeter security The threat of shoulder-fired missiles Security for GA (general aviation) operations and airports Beginning with a historical backdrop describing the dawn of the age of global terrorism in the 1960s and continuing up until the present time, the book demonstrates the broad social and political context underlying recent changes in the aviation security system as a direct result of the 9/11 attacks. Coverage examines ongoing threats and vulnerabilities to the aviation infrastructure, including an exploration of how past terrorist incidents have come to shape U.S. policy and strategy.

By: Bartholomew Elias
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 975g
ISBN: 9781420070293
ISBN 10: 1420070290
Pages: 440
Publication Date: 14 September 2009
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Reviews for Airport and Aviation Security: U.S. Policy and Strategy in the Age of Global Terrorism

Elias is uniquely qualified to write this text. ... Lessons learned in this book will help in any security program. - Derek Knights, CPP, PCI in Security Management To date I have read no better executive-level examination of asymmetric, home-grown, and insider terrorist threats. -General Aviation Security Magazine Elias is uniquely qualified to write this text. ... Lessons learned in this book will help in any security program. - Derek Knights, CPP, PCI in Security Management To date I have read no better executive-level examination of asymmetric, home-grown, and insider terrorist threats. -General Aviation Security Magazine