Gus Martin
Terrorism and Homeland Security
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Terrorism and Homeland Security
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Essentials of Terrorism and Homeland Security provides current, up-to-date information on modern terrorism and its effects on homeland security. The text is comprehensive, basing the discussion within a historical, legal, administrative and intellectual framework. In addition, the modern era of terrorism is clearly explained within the context of recent theories and developments.
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Essentials of Terrorism and Homeland Security provides current, up-to-date information on modern terrorism and its effects on homeland security. The text is comprehensive, basing the discussion within a historical, legal, administrative and intellectual framework. In addition, the modern era of terrorism is clearly explained within the context of recent theories and developments.
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- Verlag: Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd
- Seitenzahl: 416
- Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juli 2010
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 229mm x 185mm x 23mm
- Gewicht: 680g
- ISBN-13: 9781412988025
- ISBN-10: 1412988020
- Artikelnr.: 29947158
- Verlag: Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd
- Seitenzahl: 416
- Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juli 2010
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 229mm x 185mm x 23mm
- Gewicht: 680g
- ISBN-13: 9781412988025
- ISBN-10: 1412988020
- Artikelnr.: 29947158
C. Augustus "Gus" Martin is Director of the School of Public Service and Justice at California State University, Dominguez Hills. He is also a Professor of Criminal Justice Administration, where he regularly teaches a course on the subject of terrorism and extremism. He has served as Associate Vice President for Human Resources Management, Acting Associate Dean of the College of Business Administration and Public Policy, Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs, and Chair of the Department of Public Administration. He began his academic career as a member of the faculty of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh, where he was an Administration of Justice professor. His current research and professional interests are terrorism and extremism, homeland security, the administration of justice, and juvenile justice. Dr. Martin is author of several books on the subjects of terrorism and homeland security, including Essentials of Terrorism: Concepts and Controversies (SAGE Publications, 2022); Understanding Terrorism: Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues (SAGE Publications, 2021); Understanding Homeland Security (SAGE Publications, 2020); Terrorism: An International Perspective (with Fynnwin Prager; SAGE Publications, 2019); The SAGE Encyclopedia of Terrorism, Second Edition (SAGE Publications, 2011); Terrorism and Homeland Security (SAGE Publications, 2011); and The New Era of Terrorism: Selected Readings (SAGE Publications, 2004). He is also author of Juvenile Justice: Process and Systems (SAGE Publications, 2005). Prior to joining academia, Dr. Martin served as Managing Attorney for the Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh, where he was also director of a program created under a federal consent decree to desegregate public and assisted housing. He was also Special Counsel to the Attorney General of the U.S. Virgin Islands on the island of St. Thomas. As Special Counsel, he occupied a personal and confidential position in the central office of the Department of Justice; sat as hearing officer for disciplinary hearings and departmental grievances; served as chair of the Drug Policy Committee; served as liaison to the intergovernmental Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee as well as to the Narcotics Strike Force; and provided daily legal and policy advice to the Attorney General. Prior to serving as Special Counsel, he was a "floor" Legislative Assistant to Congressman Charles B. Rangel of New York. As Legislative Assistant, he researched, evaluated and drafted legislation in areas of foreign policy, foreign aid, human rights, housing, education, social services, and poverty; he also drafted House floor statements, Congressional Record inserts, press releases, and news articles; and he composed speeches, briefing materials, and legislative correspondence.
Part I: Understanding Terrorism: A Conceptual Review
1. The Nature of the Beast: Defining Terrorism
2. The Past as Prologue: Ideological Origins and Historical Perspectives
3. Beginnings: Causes of Terrorist Violence
Part II: Terrorist Environments
4. Terror From Above: Terrorism by the State
5. Terror From Below: Terrorism by Dissidents
6. Violence in the Name of the Faith: Religious Terrorism
7. Terrorist Spillovers: International Terrorism
Part III: The Terrorist Trade
8. Tools of the Trade: Tactics and Targets of Terrorists
9. The Information Battleground: Terrorist Violence and the Role of the
Media
Part IV: Homeland Security in the United States
10. Domestic Terrorism in the United States
11. Homeland Security in Perspective
12. Homeland Security Agencies and Missions
13. Civil Liberties and Securing the Homeland
Appendix A: Map Resources
Appendix B: National Intelligence Estimate: The Terrorist Threat to the US
Homeland
Glossary
1. The Nature of the Beast: Defining Terrorism
2. The Past as Prologue: Ideological Origins and Historical Perspectives
3. Beginnings: Causes of Terrorist Violence
Part II: Terrorist Environments
4. Terror From Above: Terrorism by the State
5. Terror From Below: Terrorism by Dissidents
6. Violence in the Name of the Faith: Religious Terrorism
7. Terrorist Spillovers: International Terrorism
Part III: The Terrorist Trade
8. Tools of the Trade: Tactics and Targets of Terrorists
9. The Information Battleground: Terrorist Violence and the Role of the
Media
Part IV: Homeland Security in the United States
10. Domestic Terrorism in the United States
11. Homeland Security in Perspective
12. Homeland Security Agencies and Missions
13. Civil Liberties and Securing the Homeland
Appendix A: Map Resources
Appendix B: National Intelligence Estimate: The Terrorist Threat to the US
Homeland
Glossary
Part I: Understanding Terrorism: A Conceptual Review
1. The Nature of the Beast: Defining Terrorism
2. The Past as Prologue: Ideological Origins and Historical Perspectives
3. Beginnings: Causes of Terrorist Violence
Part II: Terrorist Environments
4. Terror From Above: Terrorism by the State
5. Terror From Below: Terrorism by Dissidents
6. Violence in the Name of the Faith: Religious Terrorism
7. Terrorist Spillovers: International Terrorism
Part III: The Terrorist Trade
8. Tools of the Trade: Tactics and Targets of Terrorists
9. The Information Battleground: Terrorist Violence and the Role of the
Media
Part IV: Homeland Security in the United States
10. Domestic Terrorism in the United States
11. Homeland Security in Perspective
12. Homeland Security Agencies and Missions
13. Civil Liberties and Securing the Homeland
Appendix A: Map Resources
Appendix B: National Intelligence Estimate: The Terrorist Threat to the US
Homeland
Glossary
1. The Nature of the Beast: Defining Terrorism
2. The Past as Prologue: Ideological Origins and Historical Perspectives
3. Beginnings: Causes of Terrorist Violence
Part II: Terrorist Environments
4. Terror From Above: Terrorism by the State
5. Terror From Below: Terrorism by Dissidents
6. Violence in the Name of the Faith: Religious Terrorism
7. Terrorist Spillovers: International Terrorism
Part III: The Terrorist Trade
8. Tools of the Trade: Tactics and Targets of Terrorists
9. The Information Battleground: Terrorist Violence and the Role of the
Media
Part IV: Homeland Security in the United States
10. Domestic Terrorism in the United States
11. Homeland Security in Perspective
12. Homeland Security Agencies and Missions
13. Civil Liberties and Securing the Homeland
Appendix A: Map Resources
Appendix B: National Intelligence Estimate: The Terrorist Threat to the US
Homeland
Glossary