Criminologists on terrorism and homeland security
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Cambridge University Press,
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Publisher Address: | Cambridge New York |
Publication Dates: | 2011. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
Series: |
Cambridge studies in criminology |
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Carrier Form: | xxi, 472 p.: ill. ; 24 cm. |
ISBN: |
9780521899451 0521899451 |
Index Number: | D815 |
CLC: | D815.5 |
Call Number: | D815.5/C929 |
Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. "This volume presents 19 original essays addressing what is widely regarded as the most serious problem confronting America today and for years to come - terrorism - from the unique perspective of criminology. The chapters collected here address such issues as the prevention of terrorism, the applicability of community policing and routine activities models of crime to the problem of terrorism, how to balance liberty and security, and how to think about and manage the fear of terrorism, as well as the coordination of federal and local efforts to prevent and counter terrorism. "-- |