Terrorism and Counterterrorism: A Comprehensive Introduction to Actors and Actions

Henry Prunckun; Troy Whitford

Published by Lynne Rienner Publishers 2019

Terrorism and Counterterrorism

A Comprehensive Introduction to Actors and Actions

Henry Prunckun and Troy Whitford

https://doi.org/10.1515/9781955055314

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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.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Tables and Figures Publicly Available Download PDF	xi
Foreword Brian Michael Jenkins Publicly Available Download PDF	xiii
Acknowledgments Publicly Available Download PDF	xv
1 Introducing Terrorism and Counterterrorism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Part 1 Terrorism
2 Contemporary Forms of Terrorism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	27
3 Radicalization Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	51
4 Targets Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	67
5 Methods and Weapons Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	81
6 Financing Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	107
7 Media Coverage Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	123
8 Victims of Terrorism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	133
Part 2 Counterterrorism
9 Counterterrorism and the Rule of Law Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	145
10 Law Enforcement and the Military Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	161
11 Intelligence Collection and Analysis Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	177
12 Protection of Critical Infrastructure Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	191
13 Deradicalization Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	211
14 Global Approaches to Counterterrorism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	223
15 Can the War on Terror Be Won? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	241
Bibliography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	251
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	261
About the Book Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	269

Language: English
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 269

eBook

Published: June 7, 2022
ISBN: 9781955055314