Terrorism versus democracy : the liberal state response /
Paul Wilkinson.
- 3rd ed.
- Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, [England] ; New York : Routledge, c2011.
- xvii, 237 p. ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (p. [224]-233) and index.
Terrorism, insurgency, and asymmetrical conflict -- The emergence of modern terrorism -- Origins and key characteristics of Al Qaeda -- Terrorist backed insurgencies -- 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.