Criminology: The Core
For criminal justice courses focusing on terrorism
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A Comprehensive Overview of Terrorism Today and the American Response
Terrorism, Intelligence and Homeland Security is an easy-to-read introductory text packed with the latest research and events in the field. Â Its reader-friendly, four-color design with numerous illustrations and contemporary photographs engage student and illuminate both the history and the current state of both domestic and foreign terrorism and the US response.
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The text is divided into four Parts: Part 1 provides a framework for understanding both domestic and foreign terrorist threats in terms of history, geography, culture, and creed or religion; Part 2 focuses on terrorist groups, their organization, and critical processes; Part 3 presents an overview of America’s vulnerabilities to terrorism and the government agencies tasked to prevent terrorism including discussion of the intelligence community and a balanced discussion of the myriad Constitutional issues involved in efforts to protect the public while safeguarding personal and civil liberties; Part 4 focuses specifically on the agencies that have anti-terrorism as part of their primary mission.
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Country | USA |
Brand | Pearson |
Manufacturer | Pearson |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | illustrations |
EANs | 9780133517125 |
ReleaseDate | 0000-00-00 |