Screen LibraryRoutledge handbook of terrorism and counterterrorism /
"[This book provides an] overview of current knowledge and debates on terrorism and counterterrorism, as well as providing a benchmark for future research. The attacks of 9/11 and the 'global war on terror' and its various legacies have dominated international politics in the opening...
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Routledge,
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| Publisher Address: | Abingdon, Oxon : |
| Publication Dates: | 2019. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
"[This book provides an] overview of current knowledge and debates on terrorism and counterterrorism, as well as providing a benchmark for future research. The attacks of 9/11 and the 'global war on terror' and its various legacies have dominated international politics in the opening decades of the 21st century... The volume is divided into two key parts: Part I: terrorism: This section provides an overview of terrorism, covering the history of terrorism, its causes and characteristics, major tactics and strategies, major trends and critical contemporary issues such as radicalisation and cyber-terrorism. It concludes with a series of detailed case studies, including the IRA, Hamas and Islamic State. Part II: counterterrorism: This part draws on the main themes and critical issues surrounding counterterrorism. It covers the major strategies and policies, key events and trends and the impact and effectiveness of different approaches. This section also concludes with a series of case studies focused on major counterterrorism campaigns."-- |
| Carrier Form: | xxiv, 668 pages : illustrations, forms ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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9781138819085 (hardcover) : 1138819085 (hardcover) 9781315744636 (electronic book) 1315744635 (electronic book) |
| Index Number: | HV6431 |
| CLC: | D815.5-62 |
| Call Number: | D815.5-62/R869-5 |
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The study of terrorism and counterrorism / Defining terrorism / Conceptualizing and measuring terrorism / A history of terrorism / Root causes of terrorism / State terrorism / Nationalist and separatist terrorism / Left-wing terrorism / Right-wing terrorism / Lone-actor terrorism : radicalisation, attack planning and execution / Terrorist psychology and radicalisation / Children as agents of terrorism and political conflict / Social media, the online environment and terrorism / Terrorist group structures : balancing security and efficiency / The effectiveness of terrorism / The economic impact of terrorism / Fundraising, organised crime and financing terrorism / Foreign fighters and terrorism / Suicide terrorism / Terrorist hostage-taking / Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) terrorism / Cyber terrorism / Al-Qaeda : formation and evolution / Boko Haram / Hamas / Hizbullah / Islamic State / The Provisional Irish Republican Army / Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) / Red Army Faction / Concetualising counterrorism / Policing in counterterrorism / The military approach to counterterrorism / Intelligence and counterterrorism / Anti-terrorism laws : the United Kingdom's unfinished history / Public support and (counter) terrorism / Tackling terrorist fundraising and finances / Deterring and preventing terrorism / Prisons and detention : reflection on the Northern Ireland experience / Terrorist disengagement and de-radicalization / Targeted killings : perpetual war for perpetual peace? / Ethics and human rights in counterterrorism / Argentina : a case study in dirty war / Canada / China : people's war on terror / France / Great Britain : terrorism and counter-terrorism since 1968 / India / Iraq : terrorism and counter-terrorism in Iraq, 2003-2011 / Israel : can terrorism be curbed? / Italy : the process of disengaging the Italian left-wing armed groups from political violence / Spain / Russia / The United States of America : counterterrorism pre-9/11 / The United States of America : domestic counterterrorism since 9/11 / |