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

Author/creator Wilkinson, Paul
Format Book
Edition2nd ed., New ed., [Rev. ed.].
Publication InfoLondon ; New York : Routledge, 2006.
Descriptionxvii, 254 pages ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects

SeriesCass series: political violence
Cass series on political violence. ^A378546
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.
General notePrevious ed.: 2000.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 224-248) and index.
LCCN 2006004407
ISBN041538477X (hardback)
ISBN9780415384773 (hardback)
ISBN0415384788 (pbk.)
ISBN9780415384780 (pbk.)