Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies: Comparing Theory and Practice

Edwin Bakker

ISBN 10: 9387496538 / ISBN 13: 9789387496538

Published by Dev Publishers & Distributors, 2021

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One of the defining issues of our age, terrorism frequently makes headlines as governments, private businesses, and ordinary citizens find themselves at risk or under attack. But what is the nature of this threat, and what can be done about it? Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies examines the essence of terrorism as an instrument to achieve certain goals and explores our difficulties in defining the very concept itself. The volume also provides an overview of current (counter)terrorism studies and discusses policy implications. The resulting recommendations will be valuable for limiting terrorism&;s impact and reducing the threat to global peace, security, and stability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies: Comparing Theory and Practice
• Publisher: Dev Publishers & Distributors
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9387496538
• ISBN 13: 9789387496538
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

One of the defining issues of our age, terrorism frequently makes headlines as governments, private businesses, and ordinary citizens find themselves at risk or under attack. But what is the nature of this threat, and what can be done about it? Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies examines the essence of terrorism as an instrument to achieve certain goals and explores our difficulties in defining the very concept itself. The volume also provides an overview of current (counter)terrorism studies and discusses policy implications. The resulting recommendations will be valuable for limiting terrorism&;s impact and reducing the threat to global peace, security, and stability.