Combs, Cindy C.,

Terrorism in the twenty-first century / Terrorism in the 21st century Cindy C. Combs. - Second edition. - xi, 240 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- Introduction -- 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 -- Future Trends -- The New Terrorist Threat: Weapons of Mass Destruction -- Future Trends -- Index. Pt. I. 1. 2. 3. Pt. II. 4. 5. 6. Pt. III. 7. 8. 9. Pt. IV. 10. 11. 12. 13. Pt. V. 14. 15.

0130208876 9780130208873

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Terrorism.
Terrorism--Forecasting

HV6431 / .C6472 2000

303.625