The Anatomy of Terrorism

In the last two decades, terrorists have struck fear in citizens across the world, intimidating whole nations with seemingly irrational and unpredictably violence at airports, international meetings, and sporting events. Now Long, an expert in counterterrorism, presents the first accessible framework for analyzing, comprehending, and fighting terrorism. Long explores the reasoning behind the violence, identifies those who commit it, and sheds light on its financial, political and emotional supporters. Most important, he offers feasible, responsible methods for combating this dread plague and protecting us from its effects.