To Protect and Defend

Tom Lansford is Assistant Dean for the College of Arts and Letters, and Associate Professor of Political Science, at the University of Southern Mississippi in Long Beach, Mississippi, USA. Robert J. Pauly, Jr., is Associate Director of the International Development Program, and Assistant Professor of Political Science, at the University of Southern Mississippi - Gulf Coast, USA. Jack Covarrubias is affiliated with Old Dominion University, USA.

• Contents: Introduction: 9/11 and homeland security policy in the United States; Security studies and US policy; Evolution of homeland security; National security and homeland security; Structure of homeland security; Homeland security policies and processes; Homeland security in a comparative perspective; Conclusion: present and future threats; Bibliography; Index.

'A timely book providing valuable insights into one of the most important but often misunderstood areas of our National Defence structure. As we struggle with the Global War on Terrorism and recover from Katrina, we must learn from our mistakes and this work is a start in that direction.' Major General Buford C. Blount (U.S. Army, Retired.), Distinguished Guest Lecturer, University of Southern Mississippi, USA 'Provides a robust and comprehensive look at the emerging debates over the nexus between national security and homeland security. By identifying the gaps between theory and practice, and attempting to bridge those gaps with insightful analysis, the authors provide a much needed common ground for thinking broadly about security for scholars, policy-makers, military officers, and first responders.' Dr Douglas A. Borer, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California USA