Terrorism and Airport Security

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Sweet (security and terrorism, St. Cloud State U.) discusses the history of threats to the airline industry and the measures taken to protect it, especially before, but also after September 2001. Among her topics are the importance of the aviation industry, the hijacking threat, international solutions, the growth and change of skyjacking, air piracy and airport attacks, US government action, terrorism, counter-terrorism units, security and rules of law, pre-departure screening, private security personnel, supporting law enforcement, metal detectors and x-ray inspection, explosive detection devices, cargo security, and foreign airport security. The text is double spaced. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)