Description |
vii, 259 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-244) and index. |
Contents |
Pt. I. Terrorism's impact. The limited destructiveness of terrorism ; Overacting to terrorism: the terrorism industry. -- Pt. II. Historical comparisons. Dates of infamy: Pearl Harbor and 9/11 ; Cold War, containment, and conspiracy ; Nuclear fears, Cold War terrorism, and devils du jour ; Disorderliness in the New World order. -- Pt. III. Approaching terror and terrorism. An alternative terrorism policy: absorbing, policing, reducing fear, avoiding overreaction ; Terrorism and terror. |
Subject |
Terrorism -- United States -- Prevention.
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Terrorism. |
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United States. |
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Terrorism -- Government policy -- United States.
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Terrorism -- Government policy. |
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War on Terrorism, 2001-2009.
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War on Terrorism (2001-2009) |
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Cold War -- Influence.
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Cold War (1945-1989) |
ISBN |
1416541713 |
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9781416541714 |
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