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The terrorism ahead : confronting transnational violence in the twenty-first century / Paul J. Smith

Author
Smith, Paul J., 1965-
Published
Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, [2008]
Copyright Date
©2008
Physical Description
1 online resource (xiv, 258 pages)
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Language Note
English.
Contents
The nature and definition of terrorism -- The historical evolution of modern terrorism -- Terrorism in the context of global politics -- Globalization and the information revolution : the impact on terrorism -- Religious foundations for terrorism -- Terrorism and weapons of mass destruction : the ultimate fear -- Suicide bombers : the new face of terrorism -- Money and violence : the financial foundations of modern terrorism -- The terrorism ahead : root causes and future prospects.
Summary
This book examines the evolving threat of terrorism and draws on current research and case studies to assess future trends. It explores specific aspects of contemporary terrorism and provides persuasive evidence of why it will remain a potent threat for decades to come.
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ISBN
9780765624390 (electronic bk.)
0765624397 (electronic bk.)
1282119516
9781282119512
9786612119514
6612119519
1315698919
9781315698915
1317454286
9781317454281
9780765619877 (cloth ; alk. paper)
0765619873 (cloth ; alk. paper)
9780765619884 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
0765619881 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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