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Counterterrorism
Ronald Crelinsten
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Description for Counterterrorism
Hardback. Terrorism has emerged as one of the most problematic issues facing national governments and the international community in the 21st century. Series: Understanding Terrorism. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPWL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 158 x 30. Weight in Grams: 568.
Terrorism has emerged as one of the most problematic issues facing national governments and the international community in the 21st century. But how is it possible to counter terrorism in a world in which governance is still dominated by the nation-state? Are we seeing new forms of terrorist activity in the wake of 9/11? Are pre-9/11 approaches still valid? How can we combat and control diverse threats of multiple origin? Who should be responsible for countering terrorism and in what circumstances?
Terrorism has emerged as one of the most problematic issues facing national governments and the international community in the 21st century. But how is it possible to counter terrorism in a world in which governance is still dominated by the nation-state? Are we seeing new forms of terrorist activity in the wake of 9/11? Are pre-9/11 approaches still valid? How can we combat and control diverse threats of multiple origin? Who should be responsible for countering terrorism and in what circumstances?
In this incisive new book, Ronald Crelinsten seeks to provide answers to these pressing questions, challenging readers to ... Read more
- includes a host of contemporary examples and further readings;
- compares and contrasts pre- and post-9/11 approaches;
- critically evaluates the post-9/11 ‘war on terror';
- moves beyond a purely state-centric focus to include non-state actors and institutions;
- combines hard and soft power approaches;
- considers prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
Counterterrorism will be an indispensible guide for students, researchers, practitioners and general readers wanting to broaden their knowledge of the possibilities and limitations of counterterrorism today.
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Series
Understanding Terrorism
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745642932
SKU
V9780745642932
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About Ronald Crelinsten
Ronald Crelinsten is Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Global Studies at the University of Victoria, Canada.
Reviews for Counterterrorism
"The broadest and best account yet for understanding how counterterrorism will remain a feature of contemporary government and policing for some time. It is also the best source I have seen for taking stock of what we have in terms of counterterrorism tools some eight years since 19 hijackers took control of passenger aircraft to devastating effect." Global Change, Peace ... Read more