| Terrorism and Security Contributor(s): Pavlovic, Zoran (Author), Gritzner, Charles F. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1604132825 ISBN-13: 9781604132823 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: August 2009 Annotation: A car bombing in Spain, an elementary school invasion in the Caucasus region, or an assassination in Pakistan--today's global media and technology enable people the world over to instantly hear of terrorist attacks as they occur. What used to be reported only in local news now reaches all corners of the globe in minutes. Thus, terrorist organizations receive unprecedented public exposure for their seemingly random acts of violence. Terrorism and Security provides insights on the evolution of modern terrorism and describes its effects on global society, such as the origins of suicide bombing and the effects European political ideologies had on former colonies that are now used to fuel conflicts and terrorist activity. Student researchers will find this essential new offering a solid foundation for knowledge about contemporary terrorism and security. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Violence - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government |
| Dewey: 363.325 |
| LCCN: 2008054883 |
| Series: Global Connections (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.6" W x 9.3" (0.90 lbs) 117 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Presents insights on the evolution of modern terrorism and describes its effects on global society, such as the origins of suicide bombing and the effects European political ideologies had on former colonies that are used to fuel conflicts and terrorist activity. This title is suitable for student researchers. |