Terrorism and Counterterrorism : : A Comprehensive Introduction to Actors and Actions / / Henry Prunckun, Troy Whitford.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Lynne Rienner Press Complete eBook-Package 2019
• VerfasserIn: Prunckun, Henry,; Whitford, Troy,
• MitwirkendeR: Jenkins, Brian Michael,
• Place / Publishing House: Boulder : : Lynne Rienner Publishers, , [2022]; ©2019
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (269 p.)

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.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Tables and Figures -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Introducing Terrorism and Counterterrorism -- Part 1 Terrorism -- 2 Contemporary Forms of Terrorism -- 3 Radicalization -- 4 Targets -- 5 Methods and Weapons -- 6 Financing -- 7 Media Coverage -- 8 Victims of Terrorism -- Part 2 Counterterrorism -- 9 Counterterrorism and the Rule of Law -- 10 Law Enforcement and the Military -- 11 Intelligence Collection and Analysis -- 12 Protection of Critical Infrastructure -- 13 Deradicalization -- 14 Global Approaches to Counterterrorism -- 15 Can the War on Terror Be Won? -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the Book