Practical Aviation Security: Predicting and Preventing Future Threats (Butterworth-Heinemann Homeland Security) (Hardcover)

~ Jeffrey Price (Author), Jeffrey Forrest (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is a great resource for anyone--student or seasoned professional--who wants to better understand security system applications in aviation security."--Security Management, December 2009

"An aviation security book that covers the broad field of specific information related to the aviation industry."--William Brogan, Chair, Aviation and Transportation Studies, Lewis University, former assistant commissioner of aviation for the City of Chicago, IL, USA

"A good comprehensive source of information detailing the development and current state of aviation security...definitely a good basis for students in the field."--Seth Young, Associate Professor of Airport Operations and Management, College of Business, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and director of the teaching airport, Daytona Beach, FL, USA

Book Description

Implement effective defenses against future threats to aviation!

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann (December 8, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 185617610X
• ISBN-13: 978-1856176101
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #304,814 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Aviation Security shoots straight and true, December 21, 2009

By	T. J. De Cino (Denver, CO.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As an industry professional and active graduate student, I was seeking an all-around reference on the most current thinking related to aviation security. The text, Practical Aviation Security, by Price and Forrest turned out to be exactly what I needed. This is a great reference for folks concerned with security, aviation security, or transportation security. I now frequently use this text for my research and other professional needs.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well researched, long overdue, September 9, 2009

By	Bernard J. Wilson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The topic of aviation security is not an easy one to handle in a textbook. Many of the concepts and methods used in the field are, by necessity, confidential at the very least. Yet, aviation professionals, security professionals, law enforcement officers and students of those disciplines need a logical and and organized starting point. This book serves that function well and also serves as a reference for experienced professionals.

There have been other efforts, but usually from the perspective of one facet of aviation security operations. This book provides a balanced look at aviation security issues from several vantage points. The one caveat is that other aviation security books have fallen prey to obsolescence - aviation security is a rapidly changing field and I hope that efforts will be made to keep this book updated.

Bernard J. Wilson, Chief of Police (Ret'd.), Los Angeles International Airport.

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must read" for anyone interested in aviation security., September 2, 2009

By	Robert Olislagers - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Practical Aviation Security is a "must read" for anyone interested in aviation security. This well-researched book serves as the foundation for students and professionals who want to learn more about the history and current practices relating to virtually every aspect of aviation security, except of course for sensitive and classified information. It is both an excellent textbook and a comprehensive resource compendium and walks the reader through the history of the earliest hijackings to the latest in threat mitigation. Practical Aviation Security provides an in-depth look at how security measures have changed over time in response to different criminal and terrorist acts. The authors bring significant first-hand practical aviation security experience to the table in addition to being outstanding professors in the Aviation and Aerospace Science Department at The Metropolitan State College of Denver, Colorado. I highly recommend this book!