Terrorism in the 21st Century
Published on 6. November 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-13-490731-4 (ISBN)
Description
Examining the known facets of contemporary terrorism explaining what terrorism is, who carries it out, how terrorist acts are committed, this volume also analyzes the laws and special forces which nations within the international community have created to meet this challenge. The text also predicts forthcoming patterns of terrorism in the 21st century and aims to help undergraduate students evaluate the dimensions of the problems presented by contemporary terrorism, and challenges them to develop solutions.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
216 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-490731-4 (9780134907314)
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Cindy C. Combs
Terrorism in the 21st Century
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08/2002
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Content
TERRORISM IN PERSPECTIVE: An Idea Whose Time Has Come? Not a Modern Phenomenon. Ideology and Terrorism: Rights from Wrongs? WHO ARE THE TERRORISTS? Criminals or Crusaders? Terrorism by the State. Terrorism, Inc. How Do They Operate? RESPONSES TO TERRORISM. Legal Perspectives on Terrorism. Counterterrorism: The Use of Special Forces. Terrorism, Intelligence, and the Law. Security Measures: A Frail Defense.