The policing of terrorism: organizational and global perspectives

"This book offers an analysis of the policing of terrorism in a variety of national and international contexts. Centered on developments since the events of September 11, 2001, the study devotes its empirical attention to important police aspects of counterterrorism in the United States and add...

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Main Author: Deflem, Mathieu (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY [u.a.] Routledge 2010
Edition:1. publ.
Series:Criminology and justice studies series
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"This book offers an analysis of the policing of terrorism in a variety of national and international contexts. Centered on developments since the events of September 11, 2001, the study devotes its empirical attention to important police aspects of counterterrorism in the United States and additionally extends its range comparatively to other nations, including Israel and Iraq, and to the global level of international police organizations such as Interpol and Europol. Situated in the criminology of terrorism and counterterrorism, this book offers a fascinating look into the contemporary organization of law enforcement against terrorism, which will significantly influence the conditions of global security in the foreseeable future."--BOOK JACKET.
Item Description:Includes bibliogr. references and index
Physical Description:XVII, 229 S. Ill.
ISBN:9780415875394
9780415875400
9780203860380