The Science of Homeland Security

Homeland security has occupied the news since 9/11. Still, much of the research about security risks, types of threats, and other vital data remains unsubstantiated. Using the tools that verify scientific finding, the editors have moved the issues of homeland security to a level above rhetoric and hearsay. Authors, in this volume, review the current literature, critique current information, and provide suggestions for future research in several areas. Topics in this volume include: Risk and Crisis Communication Strategies in Response to BioterrorismSecurity Issues in Water InfrastructureFundamental Causes of International TerrorismUnderstanding, Measuring, Modeling, and Management of Risks to Homeland SecurityBiosensors for Detection of Nerve Agents and Agricultural PesticidesDetection of Bacterial Pathogens and ToxinsAnti-crop bioterrorismMedical Biosurveillance.This volume is a must for all who are involved with issues of homeland security from planners to administrators to researchers. The editors of this volume are members of the Purdue Homeland Security Institute, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana except Daniel R. Dolk who is at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California.