Cross-disciplinary Perspectives on Homeland and Civil Security

Alexander Siedschlag is Professor and Chair of Homeland Security at The Pennsylvania State University. He obtained his PhD from the University of Munich and his venia legendi, or habilitation, from Humboldt University Berlin. He is the author of six monographs and over 100 articles, and has edited twelve anthologies.

Contents: Alexander Siedschlag: Homeland and Civil Security Research Studies for an Evolving Mission Space: Introduction and Overview of Chapters – Robert McCreight: Examining the Strategic Hybrid Threat: Technology, Terrorism, Transnational Criminal Organizations, and Old Enemies after 2015 – Nadav Morag: Border Management: International Experiences – Kevin J. Molloy: The Three Mile Island Nuclear Disaster from an Emergency Management Perspective – Dane S. Egli: Beyond the Storms: Implementing Smart Resilience in Turbulent Times – William J. Ryan: The Role of Intelligence in Homeland Security – Todd S. Bacastow/Gregory A. Thomas: Geospatial Intelligence and the Geospatial Revolution – Andrea Jerković/Alexander Siedschlag: Use of «Drones» in Homeland Security: A Comparative Perspective on Use of Security Technology and Its Legal, Political, and Social Aspects – Lloyd Mitchell: Risk Management within Tribally Inclusive Geographic Areas: A Primer for All Risk Managers – R. Jeffery Maxfield/Rodger Broomé/John R. Fisher: The Leadership LEAP: A New Approach for Homeland Security – Katerina Hadjimatheou/Tom Sorell/John Guelke: Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues (ELSI) in Homeland and Civil Security Research and the European Union Approach – Steven A. Peterson: Homeland Security within a School of Public Affairs – Michel F. Bosco: Trends on Security Research in Europe – Rachel Suissa: The Scientific Status of New Security Studies: A Critical Search for Epistemic Identity of Homeland and Civil Security Research.