Faddis, Charles S.

Willful neglect : the dangerous illusion of homeland security / Charles S. Faddis. - Guilford, Connecticut : Lyons Press, 2010. - xii, 227 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references( p. 205-220) and index.

If even the military is not safe, what chance do the rest of us have? -- A very slow-motion train wreck -- Nothing more hideous could be imagined -- It has happened before -- From the frying pan into the fire--LNG -- Noah knew -- Remembering Caffa -- We have been warned -- Making it safe.

A veteran CIA operative scrutinizes Homeland Security--including the preparedness of military installations, rail systems, chemical plants, and dams--and finds that America is still vulnerable to its enemies.

9781599219066 1599219069

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National security--United States.
Civil defense--United States.
Public safety--United States.
Terrorism--Prevention.--United States


United States--Defenses.

UA 23 / F144w 2010

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