Homeland Security and Faculty Expertise: University of Maryland

Homeland Security and the University Of Maryland

Dr. Benjamin R. Barber

Benjamin R. Barber

Professor
Department of Government and Politics
University of Maryland, College Park

Ph.D. 1966, Harvard University

Expertise: Roots of terrorism
Internations democratization/ impact of globalization

Credentials
Dr. Barber is the author of 14 books, including the new “Fear’s Empire: Terrorism, War and Democracy;” internal best seller “Jihad Vs. McWorld;” and “The Truth of Power: Intellectual Affairs in the Clinton White House,” about his role as informal adviser to the president.

Phone: 212-548-0696
301-405-4129
Address: Department of Government and Politics
3140 Tydings Hall
University of Maryland
College Park MD 20742
For more information: See Dr. Barber's home page

Faculty

Listed by Area of Expertise
Listed Alphabetically

Faculty Expertise Areas

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Biological and Chemical Countermeasures

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Domestic and Foreign Policy

Borders and Transportation

Standards and State / Local Government

Nuclear and Radiological Countermeasures

Linguistics and Languages

High Explosives Countermeasures

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The University of Maryland ranks among the top 20 public research universities in the nation and is the closest in proximity to the nation's capital. Maryland is uniquely positioned to address issues of homeland security with its highly ranked programs in public affairs, science and technology and its strong ties to nearby federal agencies and research laboratories. Our distinguished faculty includes members who have served as senior government officials and public policy experts, as well as leading experts in arms control and nuclear and biological weapons.