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Title: A Nation Forsaken EMP: The Escalating Threat of an American Catastrophe

Author: F. Michael Maloff
Edition: 1st
ISBN: 978-1-936488-56-8
Date: 2013
Publisher: WND Books
Binding: Hard Cover
Size approximately (inches): 6-1/4 x 9-1/4
Pages: 161

Book Condition: Good. Previously owned. 

Special Notes: NA

About the book*:

A Nation Forsaken: EMP: The Escalating Threat of an American Catastrophe by F. Michael Maloof is a sobering examination of the vulnerabilities of the United States' critical infrastructure to electromagnetic pulse (EMP) events. Maloof, a former senior security policy analyst in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, draws upon his extensive experience to highlight the potential consequences of both man-made and natural EMP occurrences.

Chapter list for A Nation Forsaken: EMP: The Escalating Threat of an American Catastrophe by F. Michael Maloof:

1. A Direct Attack on Our Nation's Capital

2. The Eastern United States – Someday Soon

3. Our Nation's Core Vulnerability – The Power Grid

4. A Direct Hit – From the Sun

5. The Route Back to the Nineteenth Century

6. Why Haven't We Been Told?

7. What Is the Current Threat Assessment?

8. We Can Still Do the Right Thing

9. One Second After – Literally

The book also includes appendices and end notes that provide additional context and references.

Key Themes:

• Nature of the EMP Threat: The book elucidates how EMPs, resulting from high-altitude nuclear detonations or intense solar storms, can incapacitate electronic systems. Such events could disrupt power grids, communication networks, transportation systems, and other essential services, effectively reverting modern society to a pre-electric era.

• National Vulnerabilities: Maloof emphasizes that the U.S. military's heavy reliance on the civilian electrical grid—approximately 99% dependency—renders it susceptible to EMP-induced failures. This dependency could severely hinder national defense capabilities during critical times.

• Governmental Inaction: Despite warnings from scientific communities and a 2008 congressional commission report detailing the catastrophic implications of EMP events, Maloof criticizes the lack of proactive measures taken by successive administrations and Congress. He argues that the threat has been politicized and neglected, leaving the nation exposed.

• Call for Preparedness: The author advocates for immediate actions, such as hardening the electrical grid and developing contingency plans, to mitigate the potential devastation of an EMP event. He underscores the urgency of governmental intervention to safeguard national security and public welfare.

Maloof's work serves as a clarion call, urging policymakers and the public to recognize and address the looming threat of EMPs. By combining technical analysis with policy critique, A Nation Forsaken aims to foster awareness and prompt decisive action to fortify the nation's resilience against such catastrophic events.

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