Terrorism and counterterrorism
Focusing on the phenomenon of terrorism in the post-9/11 era, Terrorism and Counterterrorism investigates this form of political violence in an international and American context and in light of new and historical trends. In this comprehensive and highly readable book, Brigitte Nacos, a renowned ex...
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Boston, MA
Pearson
2012
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| 505 | |a Introduction: the terrorist threat -- Part I: Terrorism -- The perennial debate: what is terrorism? -- Terrorism in the global context -- Terrorism in the American context -- Religious terrorism: political violence in the name of God -- The making of terrorists : causes, conditions, influences -- From state sponsors to involuntary hosts -- Common thread : goals, targets, tactics -- Organizational structures and the financing of terror -- Part II: Counterterrorism -- Terrorism and America's post-9/11 national security strategy -- The utility of hard and soft power in counterterrorism -- Balancing security, liberty, and human rights -- Homeland security : preparedness and prevention -- Part 3: The News Media and the Internet -- Terrorist propaganda and the media -- Terror and hate in cyberspace -- Anti- and counterterrorism in the news -- Conclusion: living with terrorist threats. | ||
| 520 | |a Focusing on the phenomenon of terrorism in the post-9/11 era, Terrorism and Counterterrorism investigates this form of political violence in an international and American context and in light of new and historical trends. In this comprehensive and highly readable book, Brigitte Nacos, a renowned expert in the field, clearly defines terrorism's diverse causes, actors, and strategies, outlines anti- and counter-terrorist responses, and highlights terrorism's relationship with the media and the public. | ||
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