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Introduction to Security, Eighth Edition |  | Authors: Robert Fischer Ph.D., Edward Halibozek MBA, David Walters
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 70769
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 8
Pages: 528
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 7.4 x 1.5
ISBN: 0750684321
Dewey Decimal Number: 658
EAN: 9780750684323
ASIN: 0750684321
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
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Product Description
Introduction to Security, 8th Edition, has been the leading introduction to private security for over thirty years, celebrated for its balanced and professional approach to this increasingly important area. Now the eighth edition expands the key topics and adds material on important issues in the 21st c environment.
The author team brings together top-level professional experience in industry with years of teaching experience. As a recommended title for security certifications, it is a crucial resource for the 30,000+ ASIS International members, and is also used as a core security textbook in universities throughout the country. This is Butterworth-Heinemann's best-selling security text of all time, an essential reference for all security professionals.
* Significantly expanded chapters on computer issues, cargo, homeland security and terrorism
* New chapter on Internal Issues and Controls covering crucial information on internal theft, personnel policies, and drugs and violence in the workplace
* More illustrations and photos to make learning easier
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great Product for Security Studies April 13, 2010
Jeffrey W. Bennett (Huntsville, AL USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book to prepare for a major security certification. It is a well written and organized book. I look forward to applying all that I learn and passing the certification exam. Great information on security careers as well.National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
ISP Certification-The Industrial Security Professional Exam Manual or How to Prepare for and Pass the Industrial Security Professional Certification Exam
getting started in security August 1, 2009
Carl E. Lehman
This is the perfect text book for starting a security academy for new security officers. I recommend this text book for buying.
 95% obsolete October 3, 2008
Tom D (Columbus, OH United States)
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is a 1975 edition, so only has value if you are completely new to the field. Probably good in its day.
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