Terrorism and homeland security / Jonathan R. White.
| Author/creator | White, Jonathan Randall |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 5th ed. |
| Publication Info | Belmont, CA : Wadsworth Thomson Learning, ©2006. |
| Description | xviii, 398 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | pt. 1. The criminology and controversy of terrorism: Definitions, tactics, and behavior -- The origins of modern terrorism -- Changing group structures and the metamorphosis of terrorism -- The advent of religious terrorism -- Financing terrorism -- Types of modern terrorism -- pt. 2. International terrorism: The evolution of jihadist networks -- The umbrella effect -- The question of Israel and Palestine -- Middle Eastern terrorism in metamorphosis -- Nationalistic and ethnic terrorism -- Ideological terrorism -- pt. 3. Domestic terrorism: Conceptualizing terrorism in America -- Terrorism in the United States -- pt. 4. Issues in homeland security: In search of homeland security -- Protecting the homeland and protecting civil liberties -- The bureaucracy of homeland security -- The media : affecting terrorism and homeland security. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 310-332) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005923897 |
| ISBN | 0534643817 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV6431 .W484 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |