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Author Wilkinson, Paul, 1937-2011.

Title Terrorism versus democracy : the liberal state response / Paul Wilkinson
Edition 3rd ed
Published Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2011
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Description 1 online resource (xvii, 237 pages)
Series Political violence
Cass series on political violence.
Contents Terrorism, insurgency, and asymmetrical conflict : introduction to the concept of terrorism -- The emergence of modern terrorism : liberal democracies and 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 evolution of international cooperation -- The future of terrorism -- Conclusion : towards a response to terrorism based on democratic principles and respect for human rights
Summary Examines global terrorist networks and discusses the long-term future of terrorism
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 224-233) and index
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Subject Democracy.
Liberalism.
Terrorism -- Prevention -- Government policy.
Terrorism -- Prevention.
Democracy.
Demokrati.
Liberalism.
Libéralisme.
Lutte contre le terrorisme.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Terrorism.
Prévention des conflits.
Terrorism -- Prevention -- Government policy.
Terrorism -- Prevention.
Terrorismbekämpning.
Terrorisme.
Violence politique.
démocratie -- lutte contre le terrorisme international.
libéralisme -- lutte contre le terrorisme international.
lutte contre le terrorisme international -- 20e s. (fin) -- 21e s. (début)
Form Electronic book
ISBN 0203832310
1136835466
9780203832318
9781136835469