Terrorism: An Introduction - Softcover

White, Jonathan R.

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Synopsis

* Comprehensive survey focuses distinctly on the police/military/security aspects of domestic and international terrorism as opposed to the political aspects..* Coverage includes definitions of terrorism (in the legal and political systems), its history, current events, the structure of the criminal justice system and its response to terrorism, and methods of prevention.

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About the Author

Jonathan R. White--a national expert on the topic of terrorism--is executive director of the Homeland Security Initiative. Immediately prior to that appointment, Dr. White served as dean of Social Sciences at Grand Valley State University. He has instructed on terrorism, militarism, criminology, police administration, philosophy, and justice in Western civilization. Since 1998, he has worked as an adjunct instructor with the State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training (SLATT) Program. A recognized expert on Middle Eastern extremism, Dr. White used his knowledge to develop and strengthen the SLATT program on international terrorism.

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