Terrorism versus democracy : the liberal state response /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wilkinson, Paul, 1937-2011
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2011.
Edition:3rd ed.
Series:Cass series on political violence.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Terrorism, insurgency, and asymmetrical conflict : introduction to the concept of terrorism
  • The emergence of modern terrorism : liberal democracies and the emergence of modern terrorism
  • Origins and key characteristics of Al Qaeda
  • Terrorist-backed insurgencies
  • Politics, diplomacy, and peace processes : pathways out of terrorism?
  • Law-enforcement, criminal justice, and the liberal state
  • The role of the military in combating terrorism
  • Hostage-taking, sieges and problems of response
  • Aviation security
  • The media and terrorism
  • International cooperation against terrorism : the evolution of international cooperation
  • The future of terrorism
  • Conclusion : towards a response to terrorism based on democratic principles and respect for human rights.