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Autore |
Lutz James M. |
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Titolo |
Terrorism : the basics / / James Lutz and Brenda Lutz |
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London : , : Routledge, , 2011 |
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ISBN |
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1-283-10471-7 |
9786613104717 |
1-136-83315-3 |
0-203-83198-5 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (193 p.) |
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Collana |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Terrorism - United States |
Terrorism - United States - Prevention |
Terrorism - Government policy - United States |
National security - United States |
Terrorists - United States |
Terrorism |
Electronic books. |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Terrorism the Basics; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Preface; 1. What is terrorism?; 2. What do terrorists want?; 3. Who becomes a terrorist?; 4. What are the techniques?; 5. Who are the targets?; 6. Who supports terrorists?; 7. What can be done to counter terrorism?; 8. What are some of the major groups?; 9. Will terrorism continue?; 10.Overview; Glossary; Resources; References; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Terrorism: The Basics is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in one of the most discussed, written about and analysed aspects of modern life. Common misconceptions are dispelled as the authors provide clear and jargon-free answers to the big questions:What does terrorism involve?Who can be classified as a terrorist?What are terrorists trying to achieve?Who are the supporters of terrorism?Can there ever be an end to terrorist activity?These questions |
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