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Changing Face of Terrorism, The : How Real is the Threat from Biological, Chemical and Nuclear Weapons?.
Title:
Changing Face of Terrorism, The : How Real is the Threat from Biological, Chemical and Nuclear Weapons?.
Author:
Cole, Benjamin.
ISBN:
9780857718860
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (277 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Contents -- List of Abbreviations -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1. Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Terrorism in Historical Context -- 2. Technical Opportunities and Constraints -- 3. Operational Motivations and Disincentives to Using CBRN Weapons -- 4. Political Motivations and Disincentives to Using CBRN Weapons -- 5. Theological Motivations and Disincentives to Using CBRN Weapons -- 6. Psychological Motivations and Disincentives: The Terrorist Personality and Group Decision Making -- 7. State-Sponsored CBRN Terrorism: Motivations and Disincentives -- 8. Homeland Security and Terrorist Decision Making -- 9. The Future -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
Abstract:
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN), terrorism and the 'war on terror' are major features of international relations and global concern. Terrorist threats and actual violence have become increasingly dangerous and lethal since the 1970s. However, the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on 11 September 2001 heralded a new era in terrorist action and were the culmination of a terror campaign against American targets world-wide. 'The Changing Face of Terrorism' evaluates the continuing threat and counter-measures since 9/11 and into the 21st century. It is a sober and measured evaluation of the CBRN threat and argues that continuing terror attacks are inevitable and the 'war on terror' will be a continuing feature in international politics and military action. Benjamin Cole shows how effective counter-terrorist measures must be measured and based not only on effective police and military intelligence and action but on careful evaluation of the politics, motivations, scientific and technical abilities of groups - no terrorist group has made a nuclear device - and religious and personal motivation.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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