Format:
Online-Ressource (273 p)
ISBN:
9780765619877
Content:
This book examines the evolving threat of terrorism and draws on the latest research to assess future trends. The author assumes that terrorism will remain a potent threat to the international system throughout the twenty-first century, primarily because of the convergence of two negative trends: the availability of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Weapons (CBRN) - also known as Weapons of Mass Destruction - and the proliferation of terrorist organizations seeking to achieve mass casualties. Even without the CBRN element, however, Smith maintains that terrorism will remain an on
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Description based upon print version of record
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Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Half Title; 1. The Nature and Definition of Terrorism; 2. The Historical Evolution of Modern Terrorism; 3. Terrorism in the Context of Global Politics; 4. Globalization and the Information Revolution:The Impact on Terrorism; 5. Religious Foundations for Terrorism; 6. Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction: The Ultimate Fear; 7. Suicide Bombers: The New Face of Terrorism; 8. Money and Violence: The Financial Foundationsof Modern Terrorism; 9. The Terrorism Ahead: Root Causes and Future Prospects
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NotesIndex; About the Author
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781317454281
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780765619877
Additional Edition:
Print version The Terrorism Ahead: Confronting Transnational Violence in the Twenty-First Century
Language:
English
Keywords:
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