Essentials of Counterterrorism (Paperback)

James J.F. Forest

ISBN 10: 1440834709 / ISBN 13: 9781440834707

Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Westport, 2015

Paperback. A comprehensive overview of counterterrorism that examines key aspects of the fight against terrorism, including intelligence, law enforcement, the military, financial and criminal activity, ethics, and social media.Recent terrorist actions in the United States and abroad make it clear that the subject of counterterrorism is as vital and as timely as ever. Edited by a leading authority on terrorism and security studies, this compendium offers a wide-ranging look at the most vital aspects of counterterrorism, from diplomacy and military action to the investigation and interdiction of terrorist finances.Following an introduction, chapters offer insightful discussions of strategy, policy, tactical, and operational dimensions of counterterrorism. An interdisciplinary team of expert contributors examine a wide range of topics, including "lone wolf" and homegrown terrorists, intelligence cooperation, social media, community policing, terrorism finance, and the shadow economy. Case studies from Europe, Latin America, South Asia, the Middle East, and the United States provide clear, practical examples of effectiveand sometimes not so effectiveapproaches to combating terrorism. The volume will serve as a central textbook for professional development courses, workshops, and academic degree programs on terrorism, counterterrorism, and security studies. A comprehensive overview of counterterrorism that examines key aspects of the fight against terrorism, including intelligence, law enforcement, the military, financial and criminal activity, ethics, and social media. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781440834707

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A comprehensive overview of counterterrorism that examines key aspects of the fight against terrorism, including intelligence, law enforcement, the military, financial and criminal activity, ethics, and social media.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: James J. F. Forest is Director of Terrorism Studies at the United States Military Academy, where he teaches courses on information warfare, terrorism/counterterrorism, comparative politics and international relations. He is the author of Homeland Security: Protecting America's Targets, three volumes (PSI, 2006).

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Essentials of Counterterrorism (Paperback)
Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Westport
Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: new