Aviation and Airport Security: Terrorism and Safety Concerns Contributor(s): Sweet, Kathleen (Author) |
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ISBN: 1420088165 ISBN-13: 9781420088168 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $199.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2009 Annotation: Considered the definitive handbook on the terrorist threat to commercial airline and airport security, Colonel Kathleen Sweet's seminal resource is now updated to include an analysis of modern day risks, as well an examination of the plethora of changes made to air security policies, practices, and regulations since 9/11. She covers the history of aviation security and compares current in-flight security practices with those of other countries. In addition to cargo and passenger security, the text looks at airport and aviation business practices and how security considerations are factored into business processes. New regulations for the Transportation Security Administration are also detailed. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - House & Home | Security - Political Science | Law Enforcement - Political Science | Security (national & International) |
Dewey: 363.325 |
LCCN: 2008049367 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 7" W x 10" (1.85 lbs) 384 pages |
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Publisher Description: The Definitive Handbook on Terrorist Threats to Commercial Airline and Airport Security Considered the definitive handbook on the terrorist threat to commercial airline and airport security, USAF Lieutenant Colonel Kathleen Sweet's seminal resource is now updated to include an analysis of modern day risks. She covers the history of aviation security and compares current in-flight security practices with those of other countries. Covering Transportation Security Administration changes in security, policy, and training regulation since 9/11, this authoritative reference:
In addition to cargo and passenger security, the text looks at airport and aviation business practices and how security considerations are factored into business processes. The first edition quickly became required reading for air service operators and airport management training programs. This edition is certain to follow suit. About the Author: Kathleen M. Sweet, Lt. Col., Ret., USAF, JD, is on the adjunct faculty at the University of Maryland, Department of Emergency Management. Lt. Col. Sweet is also a consultant with International Risk Control Ltd, London, England, and president and CEO of Risk Management Security Group, a transportation security consulting firm. |