Terrorism and Homeland Security
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Author Description
Packed with engrossing examples and the most cutting-edge coverage available, best-selling TERRORISM AND HOMELAND SECURITY provides a theoretical and conceptual framework that enables you to understand how terrorism arises and how it functions. Acclaimed national terrorism expert Jonathan R. White discusses the theories of the world's best terrorist analysts, while focusing on the domestic and international threat of terrorism and basic security issues. You'll learn about the essential historical background on the phenomenon of terrorism and the roots of contemporary conflicts, current conflicts shaping the world stage, emerging groups (i.e., Boko Haram, Ansaru, and ISIS), and theoretical and concrete information about Homeland Security organizations. Each chapter also contains a new analysis of probable future trends in terrorism and security. The analysis of homeland security also discusses controversies surrounding human rights and protecting civil liberties. What’s more, the MindTap that accompanies this text helps students practice and master techniques and key concepts while engaging them with video cases, career scenarios, visual summaries, and more.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the origins, functions, and evolving nature of terrorism and homeland security. Jonathan R. White, an acclaimed national terrorism expert, provides a comprehensive theoretical and conceptual framework for understanding terrorism. The text covers essential historical background, the roots of contemporary conflicts, current global threats, and emerging groups like ISIS, alongside detailed information on Homeland Security organizations. Each chapter includes analysis of probable future trends in terrorism and security, as well as discussions on controversies surrounding human rights and civil liberties.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Theoretical and conceptual framework for understanding terrorism.
- Coverage of domestic and international terrorism threats.
- Analysis of historical background and roots of contemporary conflicts.
- Information on current conflicts and emerging groups (e.g., Boko Haram, Ansaru, ISIS).
- Details on Homeland Security organizations and their functions.
- Analysis of probable future trends in terrorism and security.
- Discussion of controversies surrounding human rights and civil liberties in homeland security.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book is presented as a leading resource, packed with engrossing examples and cutting-edge coverage. Its theoretical framework aims to enable a deep understanding of how terrorism arises and functions, drawing on the work of top terrorist analysts. The text is noted for its focus on both domestic and international threats, as well as basic security issues. Furthermore, it incorporates analysis of future trends and the complex relationship between security measures and civil liberties.
Page Count:
528
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
ISBN-10:
1305886941
ISBN-13:
9781305886940
Non-Fiction
History
Politics
International relations
Homeland Security
Security Studies
Terrorism
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