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Urban terrorism

The book discusses the complex causes of terrorism and the diverse ideologies that could lead to the destruction of metropolises. The strategies urban areas are tremendously tempting targets for terrorists and the multiple mobility and technologies that sustain these areas are the very technogies an...

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Other Authors: Masturah Alias (Editor), Ismail Ahmade (Editor), Sharifah Shahnaz Syed Husaine (Editor), Siti Mariam Abd. Aziz (Editor), Umminajah Salleh (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Shah Alam University Publication Centre (UPENA), Universiti Teknologi MARA 2009
Subjects:
Terrorism
Terrorism > Prevention
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Table of Contents:
  • pt.1. Theories on Urban Terrorism
  • Urban terrorism: definition, concepts and related issues
  • International law and terrorism: issues and problems
  • pt.II. Case Studies
  • The Twin Towers experience
  • The Madrid bombing experience
  • Sarin gas attack: the Tokyo subway incident
  • The July London bombings
  • The Bali bombings
  • pt.III. Counter-Terrorism in Malaysia
  • Overview of the enforcement issues relating to the counter-terrorism measures in Malaysia
  • Malaysian Armed Forces: roles and approaches
  • Counter-terrorism mechanism in Malaysia
  • Cyber threats: myth or reality?

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