Political terrorism : theory, tactics, and counter-measures
Grant Wardlaw provides a comprehensive analysis on the definition, history, theory, operation and effects of terrorism and the counter-terrorist policies that democratic states have deployed. It focuses on role of intelligence agencies, armed forces, treaties, regulation of media and the consequences of international policies against terrorism.
Print Book, English, 1989
2nd ed., rev. and extended View all formats and editions
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge [Cambridgeshire], 1989
xv, 248 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
9780521362962, 9780521368414, 0521362962, 0521368413
18191739
Part I. An Introduction to Political Terrorism: The problem of defining terrorism ; Terrorism: a historical perspective ; The changing nature of terrorism ; The purpose of terrorism ; The development of terrorism as a strategy ; Trends in terrorism ; The effects of terrorism
Part II. Some Selected Problems in the Response to terrorism: Counter-terrorist policies: fundamental choices ; Terrorism and the media: a symbiotic relationship? ; The role of the army in counter-terrorist operations ; The legal regulation of terrorism: international and national measures ; Counter-measures against terrorism: the intelligence function ; Terrorist hostage-takings ; Counter-measures against terrorism: the role of behavioural science research ; State involvement in international terrorism ; The future of political terrorism