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Sources for Information
on Terrorism
Where do you get your information about terror and terrorism? From your studies, job, TV, news, family? Author: Jonathan B. Smith Michigan
State University 's School of Criminal Justice Source - Studies, Job, & Avocation My work relates directly to homeland security and critical infrastructure protection. Our company, Wave Dispersion Technologies, Inc., has developed a maritime security water based barrier system that is being utilized by the Department of Homeland Security, US Navy, US Army, US Coast Guard, Department of Interior, Port Authorities and Critical Infrastructure Owners. As such, understanding terrorism is a key element of my chosen vocation. I have taken a keen interest in the subject and this is the primary reason that I am working towards the Online Certificate in Homeland Security. As a homeland security practitioner, I tend to gravitate towards practical criminology vs. theoretical criminology because my daily routine is focused more upon developing solutions than historical origins and theories. I obtain my information from various sources including: Books: I have read a number of recent books on the subject, in addition to the required academic texts, including:
Studies: This course and Foundations of Homeland Security Work: We are in contact with members of the homeland security and military community discussing current and perceived terror threats on a regular basis. Internet: I receive a daily news alerts from Google News and ProQuest for the following keyword phrases: (Homeland Security, Maritime Security, Port Security). I just added "Terrorism" to my list of keyword phrases. In addition, I also use Google Scholar if I am looking for scholarly information. News: I read the Wall Street Journal and New York Times on a regular basis. I should probably be reading the International Herald Tribune and Financial Times or some other foreign paper on a regular basis to help gain a more international perspective on these issues. Publications: I also have subscriptions to Foreign Affairs, Atlantic Monthly, National Geographic. I occasionally read Time or Newsweek, but often find their perspective too biased and watered down. Conferences: I regularly attend conferences on the subject of homeland security and terrorism and force protection are very often subjects that are covered. TV: I watch my fair share of CNN, Fox News and the nightly news shows. I tend to find better informed and less biased information through other sources, consider what happened to Dan Rather. I am far more interested in my daily source of news from Google News than any of the TV broadcasts. I hope that you find this information helpful. I could provide details to the other answers posed, but as a pragmatist I felt it might be more appealing to share some of the resources that I have found valuable. I look forward to a fruitful
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