The Antiterrorism Handbook; A Practical guide to Counteraction Planning and Operations for Individuals, Businesses, and Government

ix, [1], 230 pages. Illustrations. Appendices. Notes. Sources of Information. Karl A. Seger, Ph.D., has provided anti-terrorism consulting and training for all branches of the U.S. military, the Departments of Justice and the Treasury, and for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He received a grant prior to the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee to conduct a terrorism threat assessment. This is an important snapshot in time highlighting the state-of-knowledge, state-of-pratice, and the state-of-the-art of terrorism and counterterrorism at the end of the 20th Century Derived from The Library Journal: The thesis of this book, written by an antiterrorism expert, is that the risk from terrorism can be reduced with adequate and appropriate preparation. It is written for those concerned about the topic, especially those involved in business security, law enforcement, and government personnel. Clearly outlines of important topics, anecdotes, and hypothetical cases make this a practical guide for antiterrorism programs. Topics range from the nature of terrorist groups and tactics to threat assessment and risk management. This is one of the best overviews of terrorism and the management of terrorist events to be published in recent years, as well as a good training manual for those who might be responsible for antiterrorism programs. - William L. Waugh Jr., Georgia State Univ., Atlanta.…