
Terrorism: Documents of International and Local Control is a hardbound series that provides primary-source documents on the worldwide counter-terrorism effort. Chief among the documents collected are transcripts of Congressional and Parliamentary testimony, reports by quasi-governmental organizations, and case law covering issues related to terrorism. The series also includes a subject index and other indices that guide the user through this complex area of the law. Overall, the series keeps users up to date on the panoply of terrorism issues now facing the U.S. and the world.Cyberterrorism: Evolving Perceptions of the Threat focuses exclusively on the threat of cyberterrorism in the U.S. General Editor Lovelace has for this volume selected authoritative documents demonstrating the current homeland vulnerabilities to such an attack. By presenting these documents and by using his commentary to assess the extent of such threats and vulnerabilities, Lovelace has constructed a valuable one-stop resource for researching the prospect of computer-based and internet-based terrorism.
This volume investigates the evolving nature of cyberterrorism and the specific vulnerabilities inherent in modern United States homeland security infrastructure. Douglas C. Lovelace Jr., an expert in national security law, curates a collection of primary-source documents, including legislative testimony and governmental reports, to analyze the shift toward digital-based threats. The text provides a structured framework for understanding how computer-based attacks challenge traditional security paradigms and legal responses.
What You Will Find
Experts and legal researchers frequently cite this series as a foundational resource for accessing hard-to-find primary documentation on counter-terrorism policy. The text is noted for its academic density and its utility as a reference tool for professionals operating within the fields of national security and international law.
Page Count:
646
Publication Date:
2009-02-20
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195382986
ISBN-13:
9780195382983
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