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Terrorism and Counterterrorism : A Comprehensive Introduction to Actors and Actions / Henry Prunckun, Troy Whitford.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Prunckun, Henry, Author.
- Whitford, Troy, Author.
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (269 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Boulder : Lynne Rienner Publishers, [2022]
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Summary:
- What is terrorism? How do terrorists operate—what are their means, targets, and motivations? How can governments prevent terrorist attacks from happening? Henry Prunckun and Troy Whitford address these questions in their systematic, comprehensive exploration of terrorism and counterterrorism. Notably, this authoritative text: Explains complex issues in an objective, accessible way; traces the phenomenon of terrorism through history; examines law enforcement, as well as intelligence and military operations; features case studies from around the world; and includes learning aids for students. Designed to appeal to both students and instructors, the text enables readers to deepen their understanding of terrorism today and learn what is being done to combat it.
- Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Tables and Figures
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Introducing Terrorism and Counterterrorism
- Part 1 Terrorism
- 2 Contemporary Forms of Terrorism
- 3 Radicalization
- 4 Targets
- 5 Methods and Weapons
- 6 Financing
- 7 Media Coverage
- 8 Victims of Terrorism
- Part 2 Counterterrorism
- 9 Counterterrorism and the Rule of Law
- 10 Law Enforcement and the Military
- 11 Intelligence Collection and Analysis
- 12 Protection of Critical Infrastructure
- 13 Deradicalization
- 14 Global Approaches to Counterterrorism
- 15 Can the War on Terror Be Won?
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Book
- Notes:
- Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 29. Jun 2022)
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9781955055314
- 1955055319
- OCLC:
- 1415899205
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