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(at)lt;P style="MARGIN: 0px"(at)gt;Focusing on the phenomenon of terrorism in the post-9/11 era, (at)lt;I(at)gt;Terrorism and Counterterrorism(at)lt;/I(at)gt; investigates this form of political violence in an international and American context and in light of new and historical trends. In this comprehensive and highly readable book, Brigitte Nacos, a renowned expert in the field, clearly defines terrorism's diverse causes, actors, and strategies, outlines anti- and counter-terrorist responses, and highlights terrorism's relationship with the media and the public. (at)lt;/P(at)gt;
List of contents
Chapter 1. Introduction: The Terrorist Threat PARTI. TERRORISM Chapter 2. The Perennial Debate: What is Terrorism? Chapter 3. Terrorism in the Global Context Chapter 4. Terrorism in the American Context Chapter 5. Religious Terrorism: Political Violence in the Name of God Chapter 6. The Making of Terrorists: Causes, Conditions, Influences Chapter 7. From State Sponsors to Involuntary Hosts Chapter 8. Common Thread: Goals, Targets, Tactics Chapter 9. Organizational Structures and the Financing of Terror PART II. COUNTERTERRORISM Chapter 10. Terrorism and America's Post-9/11 National Security Strategy Chapter 11. The Utility of Hard and Soft Power in Counterterrorism Chapter 12. Balancing Security, Liberty, and Human Rights Chapter 13. Homeland Security: Preparedness and Prevention PART III. THE MEDIA AND THE PUBLIC Chapter 14. Terrorist Propaganda and the Media Chapter 15. Terror and Hate in Cyberspace Chapter 16. Conclusion: Living with Terrorist Threats Appendix. Major Terrorist Incidents Since the Early 1970s
About the author
Brigitte Nacos teaches political science at Columbia University and is a long-time U.S. correspondent for newspapers in Germany.
