Terrorism and Homeland Security

by Jonathan R. White, Steven Chermak

Overview

Packed with engrossing examples and the most cutting-edge coverage available, bestselling TERRORISM AND HOMELAND SECURITY, 10th Edition, provides a theoretical and conceptual framework that enables you to understand how terrorism arises and functions. Acclaimed national terrorism experts Jonathan R. White and Steven M. Chermak discuss the theories of the world's best terrorist analysts. You'll learn about the historical background on the phenomenon of terrorism, the roots of contemporary conflicts, current conflicts shaping the world stage, emerging groups and Homeland Security organizations — including controversies surrounding human rights and protecting civil liberties. In addition, MindTap digital learning solution helps you master key concepts through engaging video cases, career scenarios and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780357633847
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	10/25/2021
Series:	MindTap Course List
Edition description:	10th ed.
Pages:	496
Product dimensions:	8.11(w) x 10.08(h) x 1.02(d)

About the Author

Jonathan R. White is professor of interdisciplinary studies in the Frederik Meijer Honors College of Grand Valley State University. The founding director of GVSU's School of Criminal Justice, Dr. White was promoted to dean of Social Sciences and served there until he was summoned to the Bureau of Justice Assistance to direct the State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training (SLATT) program after the attacks of 9-11. He conducted counterterrorism training for law enforcement and military forces in Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and throughout the United States. A recognized expert on religious terrorism, Dr. White currently teaches classes on national security, intelligence analysis, and counterterrorism in the Meijer Honors College.

Table of Contents

TERRORISM IN HISTORICAL AND SOCIAL CONTEXTS. 1. The Shifting Definition of Terrorism. 2. Practical Criminology, Radicalization, and Types of Terrorism. 3. Terrorist Financing and Money Laundering. 4. Terrorism and the Media. 5. Force Multipliers, Gender Roles, and Tactics. INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM: NATIONAL AND ETHNIC MOVEMENTS. 6. Long-Term Separatist Terrorism. 7. Nationalistic and Endemic Terrorisms. 8. Background to the Middle East. 9. Terrorism in Israel and Palestine. INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM: IDEOLOGICAL AND RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS. 10. Revolutionary and Counterrevolutionary Terrorism. 11. Jihadist Networks. DOMESTIC TERRORISM AND HOMELAND SECURITY. 12. Domestic Terrorism. 13. An Introduction to Homeland Security. 14. Organizing Homeland Security. 15. Homeland Security and Constitutional Issues. 16. Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, and the Future Word Cited.