Terrorism in America: A Structured Approach to Understanding the Terrorist Threat (Hardcover)

by Harvey W. Kushner (Author) "Many authors would agree that it is difficult to define terrorism (see, e.g., Atkins, 1992; Combos, 1997; Kidder, 1993; Sadler & Winters, 1996; Sederberg, 1993..." (more)
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Written by an internationally recognized expert on terrorism, antigovernment violence, and extremism, this outstanding text will be a handy reference for criminal justice and security administration professionals in the public and private sector. Chapter 1 focuses on the definition of terrorism, its history in America and today's terrorism. Chapter 2 covers international terrorism, and contains information regarding the Soviet Union, the Persian Gulf War, the Palestinian Liberation Organization, Yasir Arafat, and Carlos the Jackal. These factors are now considered the ³old² terrorist threats. The ³new² terrorist threats are Iran, Sudan, Afghanistan, the boot camps for terror, the Islamic Resistance Movement, freelancers, suicide bombers and Cyberspace. Chapter 3 explores domestic terrorism and the threat from within. Information on various organizations and antigovernment extremists is included. Chapter 4 assesses terrorist groups of the future with emphasis on freelancers and what law enforcement agencies can do to cope with the threat. Chapter 5 is a complete analysis on the domestic, international, and extremist organizations that are currently active or in a position to make an immediate comeback. Chapter 6 is a chronological summary of terrorist and terrorist-related incidents in the United States. The final chapter provides the names and addresses of organizations to contact for information concerning terrorists and extremists. Actual case examples are used to illustrate specific groups and freelancers throughout the book, including the Oklahoma City bombing.

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• Hardcover: 218 pages
• Publisher: Charles C. Thomas Publisher (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0398068941
• ISBN-13: 978-0398068943
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,270,459 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Elementary Course on Understanding Terrorism, December 12, 2001

By	Mike Sivilli (Bayonne, New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Terrorism in America: A Structured Approach to Understanding the Terrorist Threat (Paperback)

This is an excellent introduction to the basics of terrorism, with the focus here in the United States. Author Harvey W. Kushner spares the reader details from individual events for the most part, and instead employs an educational approach. He covers both domestic and international terrorist groups, both types of which operate globally, and, more frighteningly, right here in the United States. Resource lists show chronological events of terrorism within the United States; organizations encompassing everything from watchdog status to more active roles in fighting terrorism; and books, articles, and other publications of interest. Considering the events of September 11, 2001, I hope the author will consider a second edition. But for now, this is Course 101 in educating America against terrorism.