" ... Provides concise definitions of the words and terms used in the new public discourse on American homeland security and defense. Its purposes are: to document the language of homeland security and defense, to clarify the meanings conveyed through this language, to provide a common reference for the words and terms of homeland security and defense, to facilitate communication, and ultimately consensus, across the realm of homeland security and defense, [and] to support the daily transactions of all those within, affected by, or having an interest in homeland security and defense" -- Preface.

"The third edition of this classic and indispensable work, first published in 1940 and last revised in 1976, has been updated completely for a new generation of students and scholars. Recognizing that the ways in which history is understood and interpreted have changed drastically over the past six decades, the editors have revised 448 articles, replaced 1,360 articles, and added 841 new entries. Gender, race, and social-history perspectives have been added to many entries for the first time. In another departure from the earlier editions, the editors have added maps and illustrations throughout the text, providing helpful visual cues to readers. No library should be without these new volumes."--"The Best of the Best Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2003.

Words of Intelligence: A Dictionary is intended for the intelligence and national security forces fighting the global war on terrorism at all levels: local, state, and federal. The intelligence community has undergone massive changes since the Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Administration, and Department of Defense were created, especially with the establishment of Homeland Security and a director of national intelligence. Intelligence must now be transmitted to state and local public administrators, health officials, and transportation planners in the event of a domestic attack. With more than 600 terms related to theoretical aspects of intelligence, intelligence operations and strategies, security classification of information, obscure names of intelligence boards and organizations, and homeland security, this dictionary is an invaluable tool for anyone who needs a working knowledge of intelligence-related issues.

This reference defines the idiosyncratic terms commonly used in the international trade industry. The second half of the book lists country codes, currencies, the specifications of ocean and air freight containers, the letter of credit process, example trade documents, and other key details.

This comprehensive reference book is the first single volume of its kind to include key terms from criminal justice, criminology and criminal law—andprovide complete definitions for this all-important terminology.Definitions are easy for readers to understand, and many terms are defined with references to case law.For professionals and anyone interested in the fields of criminal justice, criminology, or criminal law.

Includes over 2,000 short definitions and explanations of worldwide political terms such as McCarthyism and absentee ballot, and provides descriptions of nearly every nation's important political events.

Political Science/Political Freedom & Security/ Intelligence

An insider's account presents a prescient look at what's wrong with America's homeland security effort—and how to fix it.

Familiarizes readers with the Gulf region and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Dubai, the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Yemen, and Qatar. Includes articles on the land, people, religion, culture and traditions, institutions, economy, and much more.

This updated 6th edition of the Dictionary of Criminal Justice brings together, in one, easy-to-use guide, more than 3,600 definitions from the many disciplines that compose the field of criminal justice--including U.S. and English common law, penology, psychology, law enforcement, political science, and business administration. This volume also features summaries of nearly 1,000 key U.S. Supreme Court rulings affecting criminal justice. An appendix of juried academic journals is included, and a new compilation of Web sites in the field.

Alphabetically arranged entries cover the main figures, conflicts, events, and polices of the United States in the post-Cold War era.

Covers 15 broad subject groupings: social sciences (generic); psychology; sociology; social work & social welfare; politics; government; law; finance, accountancy & taxation; industries & utilities; business & management; education & learning; sport; media & communications; information & library sciences; and tools for information professionals.