Terrorism and Counterterrorism A Comprehensive Introduction to Actors and Actions

What is terrorism? How do terrorists operate—what are their means, targets, and motivations? How can governments prevent terrorist attacks from happening? The authors address these questions in their systematic, comprehensive exploration of terrorism and counterterrorism. Notably, this authoritative text: Explains complex issues in an objective, accessible way Traces the phenomenon of terrorism through history Examines law enforcement, as well as intelligence and military operations Features case studies from around the world Includes learning aids for students Designed to appeal to both students and instructors, the text enables readers to deepen their understanding of terrorism today and learn what is being done to combat it.

1. Introducing Terrorism and Counterterrorism Part 1: Terrorism 2. Contemporary Forms of Terrorism 3. Radicalization 4. Targets 5. Methods and Weapons 6. Financing 7. Media Coverage 8. The Victims of Terrorism Part 2: Counterterrorism 9. Counterterrorism and the Rule of Law 10. Law Enforcement and the Military 11. Intelligence Collection and Analysis 12. Protection of Critical Infrastructure 13. Deradicalization 14. Global Approaches to Counterterrorism Part 3: Conclusion 15. Can the War on Terror Be Won?

Henry Prunckun is associate professor of Applied Research at the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, Charles Sturt University. Troy Whitford is lecturer at the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, Charles Sturt University.