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Global Perspectives on Counterterrorism [Paperback]

Amos N. Guiora (Author)


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November 6, 2007 0735568006 978-0735568006
Global Perspectives on Counterterrorism is a highly engaging text that brings Amos Guiora's unique expertise and first-hand knowledge of the subject to your classroom. Appropriate for undergraduate, graduate, and law students alike, this book examines the four central aspects of counterterrorism; law, policy, intelligence gathering, and operational decisions. Through the comparison and analysis of five different nations' treatment of the subject; the United States, Spain, Russia, Israel and India, this book stands above the rest as a comprehensive and insightful study of counterterrorism.



Numerous features makes this an invaluable text for your students. It offers:

An author that brings unique expertise to the subject of counterterrorism, with first-hand knowledge of the legal, policy, operations, and intelligence aspects of the subject;

A style and format that is highly engaging and student-friendly;

An inter-disciplinary approach to the study of counterterrorism, covering law, policy, intelligence gathering, and operational decisions;

An extensive and balanced comparative analysis of five different nations' counterterrorism efforts not offered by any other book on the topic;

A practical approach to discussing a wide variety of issues pertinent to counterterrorism, including interrogations, the proper forum for trying terrorists, judicial review, international law, intelligence gathering, and policy responses to terrorism;

A variety of materials, including case law, policy documents, operational decisions, and engaging case studies from five different countries;

Issues to Consider sections throughout each chapter that facilitate lively discussion predicated on real dilemmas and scenarios;

Suggested simulation exercises in which the students role play as decision-makers.



Product Details

  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Aspen Publishers, Inc. (November 6, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0735568006
  • ISBN-13: 978-0735568006
  • Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,661,643 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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