Terrorism in the 21st Century

Name: Terrorism in the 21st Century
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ISBN: 9780136026495

ISBN-10: 0136026494

ISBN-13: 9780136026495

Edition: 5th 2009

Authors: Cynthia Combs

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Terrorism in the Twenty-First Centuryhelps readers understand what terrorism is and realistically assess the future of this phenomenon. Putting terrorism into historical perspective and approaching it as a form of political violence, this text offers tools like the latest data and numerous case studies to facilitate the critical analysis of terrorist acts and break down what, who, why, and how.Terrorism in the Twenty-First Centurysurveys national and international responses, evaluating their effectiveness and concluding with notes on future threats and trends.

Book details

List price: $57.00
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Prentice Hall Higher Education
Publication date: 7/30/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.012
Language: English

Cindy C. Combs is Bonnie E. Cone Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte.




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?



Terrorist Training



The Media


A Weapon for Both Sides?



Domestic Terrorism in the United States



Responses to Terrorism



Legal Perspectives on Terrorism



Counterterrorism


The Use of Special Forces



Terrorism, Intelligence, and the Law



Security Measures


A Frail Defense



Current Trends and Future Prospects



New Terrorist Threat


Weapons of Mass Destruction



Future Trends