Understanding Terrorism and Managing the Consequences

I was skeptical at first about another book on terrorism. After being disappointed by several other terrorism response books allegedly written for emergency planners and responders, I was very satisfied with Understanding Terrorism and Managing The Consequences. This book is a breath of fresh air that restores my confidence that responders who have the experience and background of planning for & operating at terrorist events are sharing their expertise & knowledge.Understanding Terrorism provides you the VITAL information you need to perform your duties as a responder as well as provides security directors & safety managers expanded knowledge on what is expected for their functional areas in times of terrorist events. The information is provided in a cohesive manner that aids the users with easy comprehension and utility of the material. It also compiles all the needed references under one cover to make your job easier.The approach the authors have adopted with this book is a big bonus. Frankly I am tired of books that adopt a "shotgun" approach or use theoretical [terminology] to convey the message of safe and effective response strategies; they fail to address the implementation and operational application issues effectively. THAT IS NOT THE CASE WITH UNDERSTANDING TERRORISM. This book helped me each step of the way as well as provides me with the benefit of being a "one book" planning and response reference. Public or private sector emergency managers, responders or security officials, if you are responsible for the emergency response, Understanding Terrorism is the one book you should own, read and use.

This book is fantastic. It articulates the issues in a discussional format and make sense of the many confusing topics of terrorism planning and response.I like the fact that the authors have taken the time to include a very robust reference appendix section. It has proven to be unquestionably my go to book on this subject matter.In addition to the front matter which is invaluable, I now have to only grab one book to reference the myriad of references, case in point is the streamlined access to federal response plan, MSDS sheets, radiological references etc.If you are an operator, supervisor, manager, planner or instructor this text is for you!

This is "THE" book on terrorism. It truly has everything from cyber to biological and chemical terrorism and most importantly - how to deal with the consequences. It also includes the federal response plan, internet addresses for terrorism web sites, and the U.S. Government Interagency Domestic Terrorism Concept of Operations Plan for 2001. The simulations at the end of the chapters are excellent and thought-provoking. This book should be in the hands of every citizen, not just every cop, firefighter, EMT, and city planner in the country. A top notch job! The authors credentials are incredible as well as their contributors. The most comprehensive volume on the topic in print. A must have.

"Understanding Terrorism and Managing the Consequences" is de'rigour for anyone in private industry, public service, emergency management, PD, FD or EMS. It is the "GO-TO" book no matter if you are the "newbie" or the seasoned veteran.It is a 10 STAR choice in my opinion. I have recommended it to services I have consulted with around the globe.Do not wait until it is too late. Buy this book NOW.

Once you have gotten this text and gone through it, you will discover that this is not only a learning tool but an operational reference. The vision and operational management tools that are imparted are invaluable to all levels of emergency responders, planners Law enforcement, fire service, emergency managers, elected leaders and managers. Certainly the most exhaustive, yet easily comprehensible textbook on Terrorism out there.