Protecting Our Ports: Domestic and International Politics of Containerized Freight Security

The authors (of the U. of Oklahoma) explore a range of issues relevant to port and shipping container security at the international and domestic levels. They analyze cooperative efforts between US agencies and between the US government and other governments, explore the domestic and international politics of port security, evaluate cases of the world's seaports based on a list of elements they identify as necessary for port and container safety, and explore the dilemmas of balancing economic and national security concerns within the context of a global supply chain. Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)