Terrorism Today
The Past, the Players, the Future
Published on 10. December 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
344 pages
978-0-02-301731-5 (ISBN)
Description
For courses in Law Enforcement; Criminal Justice; Criminology; Justice Administration; Security; Sociology; or Political Science.
Exploring a subject largely ignored by academic writers, this introductory text uncovers terrorist activities in the United States and around the world, drawing from the authors' blend of academic and professional experiences. Its accessible, concise writing; relevant, current data; vivid photos and comprehensive scope provide an effective overview of the many sectors and operations that comprise the broad term of terrorism.
Exploring a subject largely ignored by academic writers, this introductory text uncovers terrorist activities in the United States and around the world, drawing from the authors' blend of academic and professional experiences. Its accessible, concise writing; relevant, current data; vivid photos and comprehensive scope provide an effective overview of the many sectors and operations that comprise the broad term of terrorism.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 217 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
738 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-02-301731-5 (9780023017315)
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About the Authors Jeremy Spindlove
Jeremy Spindlove is presently the Regional Director in Loss Prevention, Health and Safety for a world leader in third party logistics management. He has spent thirty years in both public and private sector security operations and administration on an international scale. During his police service in Great Britain he was the first officer on the scene at the now notorious Guildford pub IRA bombings. During his service as an aviation security expert with British Airways, he was assigned to trouble spots in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, spending two years in Baghdad and extensive duty in Beirut. Jeremy Spindlove also served as the Director of Security for the Vancouver International Airport Authority in British Columbia. He has presented seminars on aviation security to IAMTI at the University of British Columbia. He has collaborated on this text with Clifford Simonsen, a career military police officer, criminologist, writer and teacher. This has allowed the combining of a unique blend of writing experience and acumen with first hand knowledge and personal experiences. Jeremy is an active member of the American Society for Industrial Security.
Clifford Simonsen Presently the President of Criminology Consultants International, Clifford Simonsen has over forty years of experience in criminal justice, security and law enforcement. As a career Army Officer, he retired as a Military Police Colonel. His background includes a Ph.D. in Public Administration, (with an emphasis on criminal justice administration and deviance), from Ohio State University and a Masters in Criminology from Florida State University. He is also a graduate of the Army War College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Dr. Simonsen is the author of dozens of articles on the fields of crime, criminal justice, delinquency and security and is the author or co-author of several texts in a broad range of disciplines. These include Corrections in America: An Introduction (8th Ed), Juvenile Justice in America (3rd Ed), Private Security in America and Security Administration. Dr. Simonsen has taught at several universities, full-time or as an adjunct. He is an active member of the American Society for Industrial Security (Lifetime Certified Protection Professional), the American Correctional Association, the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and the International Association of Professional Security Consultants. Dr. Simonsen is pleased to be associated with Jeremy Spindlove and share in his depth of experience with terrorism on both a local and international scale.
Jeremy Spindlove is presently the Regional Director in Loss Prevention, Health and Safety for a world leader in third party logistics management. He has spent thirty years in both public and private sector security operations and administration on an international scale. During his police service in Great Britain he was the first officer on the scene at the now notorious Guildford pub IRA bombings. During his service as an aviation security expert with British Airways, he was assigned to trouble spots in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, spending two years in Baghdad and extensive duty in Beirut. Jeremy Spindlove also served as the Director of Security for the Vancouver International Airport Authority in British Columbia. He has presented seminars on aviation security to IAMTI at the University of British Columbia. He has collaborated on this text with Clifford Simonsen, a career military police officer, criminologist, writer and teacher. This has allowed the combining of a unique blend of writing experience and acumen with first hand knowledge and personal experiences. Jeremy is an active member of the American Society for Industrial Security.
Clifford Simonsen Presently the President of Criminology Consultants International, Clifford Simonsen has over forty years of experience in criminal justice, security and law enforcement. As a career Army Officer, he retired as a Military Police Colonel. His background includes a Ph.D. in Public Administration, (with an emphasis on criminal justice administration and deviance), from Ohio State University and a Masters in Criminology from Florida State University. He is also a graduate of the Army War College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Dr. Simonsen is the author of dozens of articles on the fields of crime, criminal justice, delinquency and security and is the author or co-author of several texts in a broad range of disciplines. These include Corrections in America: An Introduction (8th Ed), Juvenile Justice in America (3rd Ed), Private Security in America and Security Administration. Dr. Simonsen has taught at several universities, full-time or as an adjunct. He is an active member of the American Society for Industrial Security (Lifetime Certified Protection Professional), the American Correctional Association, the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and the International Association of Professional Security Consultants. Dr. Simonsen is pleased to be associated with Jeremy Spindlove and share in his depth of experience with terrorism on both a local and international scale.
Content
I. THE HISTORY AND EVOLUTION OF TERRORISM.
1. Defining Terrorism.
2. A Brief History of Terrorism.
3. State and Religious Sponsored Terrorism.
II. TERRORISM AROUND THE WORLD.
4. British Isles and Western Europe.
5. Central and Eastern Europe.
6. North Africa and the Middle East.
7. The Persian Gulf.
8. Central and Southern Africa.
9. Asia and Southeast Asia.
10. The Pacific Rim.
11. Latin America.
12. North America and the Caribbean.
III. COUNTER TERRORISM.
13. Countering Terrorism.
14. Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century.
Index.
1. Defining Terrorism.
2. A Brief History of Terrorism.
3. State and Religious Sponsored Terrorism.
II. TERRORISM AROUND THE WORLD.
4. British Isles and Western Europe.
5. Central and Eastern Europe.
6. North Africa and the Middle East.
7. The Persian Gulf.
8. Central and Southern Africa.
9. Asia and Southeast Asia.
10. The Pacific Rim.
11. Latin America.
12. North America and the Caribbean.
III. COUNTER TERRORISM.
13. Countering Terrorism.
14. Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century.
Index.