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- What is emergency management, how did it develop, and how is it different from civil defense?
- In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, it was said that no one had ever thought planes could be used as weapons? Why is this not the case?
- What are the components of terrorism, and why are each of them important for differentiating terrorism from crimes?
- Why is there more focus on terrorism than natural disasters despite the latter’s more frequent occurrence and high cost?
- Describe domestic security in the 18th and 19th centuries. Why was domestic security not so much an issue?
- Detail the development of civil defense, especially describing the development during both World War I and World War II.
- Provide a definition of homeland security based on homeland security concepts. Justify your definition.
- When reviewing the various homeland security strategies, missions, and goals, do these clarify our definition of homeland security?
- What is the difference between hazard and risk? Which should we use for planning purpose and why?