Crenshaw, Martha,

Countering terrorism / Martha Crenshaw and Gary LaFree. - ix, 272 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-248) and index.

Introduction: the context for analyzing counterterrorism difficulties: current threats and the state of academic research -- Over-responding to rare events -- The tip of the iceberg -- Pinning down an elusive adversary: what is a terrorist organization? -- Who did it? The attribution dilemma -- Evaluating the effectiveness of counterterrorism -- Moving forward.

9780815727644 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2016046352


Terrorism--Prevention.
Terrorismo--Prevención.

HV 6431 / C915c 2017

363.325