Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Understanding Threats and Responses in the Post-9/11 World - Softcover

Nacos, Brigitte Lebens

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205743277 ISBN 13: 9780205743278

Publisher: Taylor & Francis, 2009

Synopsis

Focusing on the phenomenon of terrorism in the post-9/11 era, Terrorism and Counterterrorism investigates this form of political violence in an international and American context and in light of new and historical trends. In this comprehensive and highly readable text, Brigitte Nacos, a renowned expert in the field, clearly defines terrorism’s diverse causes, actors, and strategies, outlines anti- and counter-terrorist responses, and highlights terrorism’s relationship with the media and the public. Terrorism and Counterterrorism introduces students to the field’s main debates and helps them critically assess our understanding of and our strategies for this complex and enduring issue.

About this title

About the Author:

Brigitte Nacos teaches political science at Columbia University and is a long-time U.S. correspondent for newspapers in Germany.

About this edition

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0205743277
• ISBN 13: 9780205743278
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 334