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Author Wilkinson, Paul, 1937--2011.

Title Terrorism versus democracy : the liberal state response / Paul Wilkinson
Edition Third edition
Published London : Routledge, 2001, c2011

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Description xvii, 237 p. ; 25 cm
Contents Terrorism, insurgency, and asymmetrical conflict -- 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 future of terrorism
Summary This book examines the terrorist networks that operate globally and analyses the long-term future of terrorism and terrorist-backed insurgencies. --
Terrorism remains a serious problem for the international community. The global picture does not indicate that the 'war on terror', which President George W. Bush declared in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, has been won. On the other hand it would be incorrect to assume that Al Qaeda, its affiliates and other jihadi groups have won their so-called 'holy war' against the Coalition against Terrorism formed after 9/11. --
This new edition gives more attention to the political and strategic impact of modern transnational terrorism, the need for maximum international cooperation by law-abiding states to counter not only direct threats to the safety and security of their own citizens but also to preserve international peace and security through strengthening counter-proliferation and cooperative threat reduction (CTR). --
This book is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of terrorism studies, political science and international relations, as well as for policymakers and journalists. --Book Jacket
Notes Previous ed.: 2006
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Democracy.
Liberalism.
Terrorism -- Prevention -- Government policy.
Terrorism -- Prevention.
LC no. 2010030733
ISBN 9780415588003 (hbk.)
0415588006 (hbk.)
9780415587990 (pbk.)
0415587999 (pbk.)
(ebk.)