Routledge companion to UK counter terrorism

1st ed.

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Author

Publication

2012 - Routledge, New York, NY, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

93,500 words, Guess

Page Count

374 pages

Identifiers

Open LibraryOL25290384M
ISBN-139780415685856
OCLC Control Number823730923
OCLC Control Number746838386
Library of Congress Control Number2012013455

Classifications

DDC363.325/160941
LCCHV6433.G7 R68 2012

Description

"The United Kingdom has long been an island under siege from terrorists who believe they can advance their aims through acts of violence. Protecting the public from the excesses of extremism remains the primary responsibility of government. For over a century agencies of the state have prevented terrorist atrocities and have pursued those who wish to destroy the United Kingdom's free and democratic way of life. Yet, despite developing one of the world's most sophisticated security architectures, successful terrorist attacks have occurred with alarming regularity. For the very first time, this new volume explores the evolution of counter-terrorism practice in the United Kingdom, brought to life with dramatic case studies and personal insider accounts provided by leading policy makers, prosecutors and counter-terrorism practitioners who openly reveal the challenges and operational reality of countering contemporary terrorist threats. From the Troubles in Northern Ireland to the al Qa'ida inspired genre of international terrorism, this volume plots the trajectory of counter-terrorism policy and practice exploring the events that have served to change the course of civil protection"--P. [4] of cover.