Full Description
A historical and contemporary view of terrorism, both at home and abroad
Terrorism, Intelligence and Homeland Security is a clear, concise introduction to domestic and foreign terrorism and international responses. Drawing on current research, it provides a balanced approach to understanding the issues we face as a nation, including securing the country from threats while still safeguarding civil and personal liberties. Simultaneously historical and contemporary, the text interrelates terrorism, intelligence, and homeland security by focusing on people, ideas, organisations, and movements as well as new issues in the field. The 2nd edition brings new attention to the Islamic State, new domestic threats, and new strategies for combating terrorism.
Contents
PART 1: UNDERSTANDING TERRORISM
1. Defining, Conceptualizing, and Understanding Terrorism
2. Political Ideology and the Historical Roots of Terrorism
3. Understanding the Middle East and Islam
4. The Rise of Radical Islam
PART 2: TYPOLOGIES, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES, TACTICS, AND CRITICAL PROCESSES OF TERRORISM
5. Terrorist Organizations and Structures
6. Critical Processes of Terrorist Organizations
7. Typologies of Terrorism: State-Involved and Single or Special Issue Movements
8. Typologies of Terrorism: The Right and Left Wings and Separatist or Nationalist Movements
PART 3: RESPONDING TO THE CHALLENGES OF TERRORISM
9. Intelligence and Terrorism
10. Intelligence, Terrorism, and the U.S. Constitution
11. Homeland Security
12. America's Vulnerability to Terrorism
13. Emergency Management
PART 4: COMBATTING TERRORISM AND THE FUTURE
14. Combatting Terrorism
15. Terrorism, Intelligence, and Homeland Security: The Future
