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The future of terrorism : violence in the new millennium / Harvey W. Kushner, editor.

Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, ©1998.

x, 278 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

"A very serious and terrifying aspect of our contemporary society is the ever-present threat of terrorist activity. The horrific events that occurred at the World Trade Center and at the federal building in Oklahoma City dispel the notion that the United States is immune to such acts. Understanding this ominous kind of threat is the best way to prepare for it. "The Future of Terrorism" provides rich insight into the definitions and classifications of terrorism, the impact of international events on terrorism in the United States, trends in domestic terrorism, infiltration by foreign terrorist groups, media and terrorism, reducing the risk, deterrents, trends and projects for the future. This carefully organized and very readable volume contains original contributions by a wide array of noted scholars, researchers, practitioners, media professionals, and advocates. Tailored for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in the social sciences, this book is also a must read for academics, law enforcement personnel, victimologists, mental health professionals, and concerned readers in the general public."--Cover.

Terrorism -- United States -- Forecasting.

Twenty-first century -- Forecasts.

Kushner, Harvey W., editor.

Violence in the new millennium

Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-260) and index.

The threat from outside ; The new terrorism / Harvey W. Kushner -- Armed prophets and extremists : Islamic fundamentalism / Robert J. Kelly -- Terrorism in America : the threat of militant Islamic fundamentalism / Steven Emerson -- The threat from within ; Terrorism, hate crime, and antigovernment violence : a review of the research / Mark S. Hamm -- The patriot movement : past, present, and future / Brian Levin -- Two decades of terror : characteristics, trends, and prospects for the future of terrorism in America / Brent L. Smith and Kelly R. Damphousse -- Fighting terrorism ; Prosecuting domestic terrorists : some recommendations / Tomas C. Mijares and Wayman C. Mullins -- An international legislative approach to 21st-century terrorism / Douglas A. Kash -- Domestic law enforcement's use of sensory-enhancing technology in terrorist situations / David B. Perkins and Tomas C. Mijares -- Terrorism in the 21st century ; The 21st-century conditions likely to inspire terrorism / Moorhead Kennedy -- Cyber-biotech terrorism : going high tech in the 21st century / Ralph Eugene Stephens -- The internet : a terrorist medium for the 21st century / Kelly R. Damphousse and Brent L. Smith -- Will terrorists go nuclear? A reappraisal / Brian M. Jenkins.

Publisher description

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0761908684

9780761908685

0761908692

9780761908692

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