ISBN:
0415277655
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9780415277655
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0415277663
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9780415277662
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0203345665
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9780203345665
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0203301439
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9780203301432
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (xviii, 154 pages)
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illustrations.
Series Statement:
Routledge studies in extremism and democracy
Parallel Title:
Print version Understanding terrorism in America
DDC:
303.6250973
Keywords:
Terrorism United States
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Terrorists United States
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Radicalism United States
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Radicalism
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Terrorism
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Terrorists
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Terrorism
;
Terrorists
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Radicalism
;
Terrorism United States
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United States
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POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom & Security ; Terrorism
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Radicalism
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Terrorism
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Terrorists
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Criminology, Penology & Juvenile Delinquency
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Social Welfare & Social Work
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Social Sciences
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United States
;
Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Essential reading for students of American politics and terrorism. It also provides a highly readable account for interested readers wishing to know more about a topic which has recently become tragically relevant in world affairs
Description / Table of Contents:
The last atrocityBefore September 11: American terrorism since the 1950s -- The political context of American terrorism -- The organizational dynamics of terrorism -- The terrorists -- Dealing with terrorists -- Impacts and consequences -- The future of American terrorism -- Appendix: Data sources and coding procedures.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 138-147) and index. - Print version record
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [138]-147) and index
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