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Informationen zum Autor Steven J. Childs Klappentext This book examines the evolution of global terrorism, including the people and groups who have perpetuated the worst attacks and the people and agencies working to stop them. Although it was 9/11 that first awakened many Americans to the very real threat of global terrorism, global terrorism has been a reality for millions of people around the world for many years, with both foreign and "home-grown" terrorists striking fear in their hearts. Whether driven by fanatical religious beliefs or radical political ideologies, the threat of global terrorism has been and will continue to be a serious issue, warranting vigilance from governments around the world.This one-stop resource highlights key points about global terrorism. Furthermore, it discusses the social, economic, religious, and cultural issues that are connected to terrorist activities. It also examines the history of global terrorism more broadly in order to contextualize current events, using tables, primary documents, personal essays, and other illuminating resources. Vorwort Examines the evolution of global terrorism, including the people and groups who have perpetuated the worst attacks and the people and agencies working to stop them. Zusammenfassung This book examines the evolution of global terrorism, including the people and groups who have perpetuated the worst attacks and the people and agencies working to stop them. Although it was 9/11 that first awakened many Americans to the very real threat of global terrorism, global terrorism has been a reality for millions of people around the world for many years, with both foreign and "home-grown" terrorists striking fear in their hearts. Whether driven by fanatical religious beliefs or radical political ideologies, the threat of global terrorism has been and will continue to be a serious issue, warranting vigilance from governments around the world.This one-stop resource highlights key points about global terrorism. Furthermore, it discusses the social, economic, religious, and cultural issues that are connected to terrorist activities. It also examines the history of global terrorism more broadly in order to contextualize current events, using tables, primary documents, personal essays, and other illuminating resources. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Acknowledgments 1. Background and History Terrorism as a Concept - The Perpetrators and Victims of Terrorism - The Means of Terrorism - The Aims of Terrorism - Examples of Terrorism - Terrorism at Home and Abroad - State-Sponsored Terrorism A History of Terrorism - Terrorism from Ancient Times to the French Revolution - Global Terrorism in the Modern Era - It's All About Politics References 2. Problems, Controversies, and Solutions The Problems Posed by Terrorism - Problems of Prevention at the Individual Level - Problems of Prevention at the Organizational Level - Problems of Prevention at the Systemic Level - A Complex Phenomena: The Limits of Prevention - Problems of Response Responding to Terrorism - Why Do They Do it? Strategy Versus Psychology - Does Terrorism Actually Work? - How Severe of a Threat Is Terrorism? - Can Deterrence Strategies End Terrorism? - Terrorism and Rational Choice - Are Democracies More Vulnerable? - How Should the Media Behave? - How Does the Media Behave? - New Media and Terrorism - Civil Liberties and International Terrorism - Civil Liberties and Domestic Terrorism Solutions for Countering Terrorism - Negotiations - Offensive Measures: Decapitation and Repression - Defensive Measures: Static Barriers and Homeland Security - Counter-Terrorism Mindset: National Security or Criminal Justice? References 3. Perspectives Violence Spurs Change, Yet Terrorism Is for Losers, Benja...
