Screen LibraryThe policing of terrorism：organizational and global perspectives
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Routledge,
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| Publisher Address: | New York |
| Publication Dates: | 2010. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Series: |
Criminology and justice studies series |
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| Carrier Form: | xviii, 229 p.: ill. ; 23 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9780415875394 0415875390 9780415875400 (pbk.) 0415875404 (pbk.) 9780203860380 (e-book) 0203860381 (e-book) |
| Index Number: | D815 |
| CLC: | D815.5 |
| Call Number: | D815.5/D313 |
| Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-222) and index. The criminology of terrorism and counterterrorism -- A theory of counterterrorism policing -- Counterterrorism policy and law -- Homeland security : the role of federal law enforcement -- Terrorism and the city : the role of local law enforcement -- The globalization of counterterrorism policing -- Policing world terrorism : the role of Interpol -- Policing terrorism in Europe : the role of Europol -- Undercover counterterrorism in Israel -- Terrorism and war : policing Iraq and Afghanistan. "This book offers an analysis of the policing of terrorism in a variety of national and international contexts. Centered on developments since the events of September 11, 2001, the study devotes its empirical attention to important police aspects of counterterrorism in the United States and additionally extends its range comparatively to other nations, including Israel and Iraq, and to the global level of international police organizations such as Interpol and Europol. Situated in the criminology of terrorism and counterterrorism, this book offers a fascinating look into the contemporary organization of law enforcement against terrorism, which will significantly influence the conditions of global security in the foreseeable future."--BOOK JACKET. |