Research Catalog

Title

Terrorism versus democracy : the liberal state response / Paul Wilkinson.

Author

Wilkinson, Paul, 1937-

Publication

London ; New York : Routledge, 2006.

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Description

xvii, 254 p.; 24 cm.

Series Statement

Cass series: political violence

Uniform Title

Cass series on political violence.

Subjects

• Liberalism
• Democracy
• Terrorism > Prevention > Government policy

Note

• Previous ed.: 2000.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 224-248) and index.

Contents

Introduction to revised edition -- Terrorism, insurgency, and asymmetrical conflict -- The emergence of modern terrorism -- Origins and key characteristics of Al Qaeda -- 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 future of terrorism -- Conclusion: Towards a response to terrorism based on democratic principles and respect for human rights.

Call Number

JFE 06-13088

ISBN

• 041538477X (hardback)
• 0415384788 (pbk.)

LCCN

• 2006004407
• 9780415384773
• 9780415384780

OCLC

• 63692731
• vendorOCM63692731

Author

Wilkinson, Paul, 1937-

Title

Terrorism versus democracy : the liberal state response / Paul Wilkinson.

Imprint

London ; New York : Routledge, 2006.

Edition

2nd ed., New ed., [Rev. ed.].

Series

Cass series: political violence

Cass series on political violence.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (p. 224-248) and index.

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Table of contents only

Publisher description

Other Standard Identifier

9780415384773

9780415384780

Research Call Number

JFE 06-13088