Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies: Comparing Theory and Practice - Couverture souple

Bakker, Edwin

 
9789087282219: Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies: Comparing Theory and Practice
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ISBN 10 : 9087282214 ISBN 13 : 9789087282219
Editeur : Leiden University Press, 2015

Synopsis

Terrorism has arguably been one of the defining factors of our age. In many parts of the world, it has been one of the most important threats to peace, security and stability. But what does this exactly mean? What is the nature of this threat? What can be done about it or how can we at least limit the impact of terrorism?
These are just a handful of questions that will be addressed in this book that consists of three parts. First it focuses on the essence of terrorism as an instrument to achieve certain goals and the difficulties in defining it. The second part provides an overview of the state of (counter)terrorism studies. The most interesting results of this academic field are examined and compared with empirical evidence with the aim to either stress their importance or to debunk them as myths. The final part looks into the implications and possibilities for policy making.

Edwin Bakker is Professor in Terrorism Studies at Leiden University. He is also Fellow of the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism in The Hague, The Netherlands. He is editor of the journals Security & Human Rights and Journal of Strategic Security. Many students worldwide have participated in his Coursera massive open online course on Terrorism and Counterterrorism.

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À propos de l?auteur

Edwin Bakker is professor of terrorism studies and director of the Centre for Terrorism and Counterterrorism at Leiden University, as well as a fellow at the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism in The Hague.

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Terrorism has arguably been one of the defining factors of our age. In many parts of the world, it has been one of the most important threats to peace, security and stability. But what does this exactly mean? What is the nature of this threat? What can be done about it or how can we at least limit the impact of terrorism?
These are just a handful of questions that will be addressed in this book that consists of three parts. First it focuses on the essence of terrorism as an instrument to achieve certain goals and the difficulties in defining it. The second part provides an overview of the state of (counter)terrorism studies. The most interesting results of this academic field are examined and compared with empirical evidence with the aim to either stress their importance or to debunk them as myths. The final part looks into the implications and possibilities for policy making.

Edwin Bakker is Professor in Terrorism Studies at Leiden University. He is also Fellow of the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism in The Hague, The Netherlands. He is editor of the journals Security & Human Rights and Journal of Strategic Security. Many students worldwide have participated in his Coursera massive open online course on Terrorism and Counterterrorism.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
Leiden University Press
Date d'édition
2015
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9087282214
ISBN 13 
9789087282219
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
238
Coordonnées du fabricant
Leiden University Press
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