{"product_id":"examining-political-violence-david-lowe-9780367868208","title":"Examining Political Violence: Studies of Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Internal War","description":"\u003cp\u003eSecurity is undermined worldwide from political dissident activity and acts of terrorism targeted at innocent victims with no relation to the offenders. This political violence and terrorism plagues all continents and does not originate solely from jihadist groups. With a view towards developing more effective measures of prevention and resolution, \u003cb\u003eExamining Political Violence: Studies of Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Internal War \u003c\/b\u003eexamines political violence in various national and international settings. A collection of works, some previously published as articles in the journal \u003ci\u003ePolice Practice and Research, \u003c\/i\u003e the book provides both conceptual analysis and case studies, exploring historical and sociopolitical contexts of conflicts in order to help readers better understand these themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivided into three parts, the book begins by defining the concepts of terrorism and radicalization. It discusses countering terrorism through intelligence gathering, examines how a multiagency approach is necessary to be prepared for terrorist acts, and examines different policing models. It discusses the experiences of policing agencies' investigations into terrorist groups, and examines the targeting of police officers by terrorist groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifying the historical and sociopolitical contexts of conflicts is essential for understanding these themes.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eControl policies must be grounded in empirical realities, not ideological preferences or aversions. Bringing together theoretical concepts examined through operational and empirical findings, the book is written by academics researching the areas as well as practitioners working in the fields of counterterrorism and political violence. The conclusions drawn from these findings may assist in combating terrorism and political violence around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Lowe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0367868202\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780367868208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/10\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 408\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.20w x 1.20d","brand":"David Lowe","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443445412095,"sku":"9780367868208","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_06e541a0-4ace-41c4-8ebb-154dbfff7c75.jpg?v=1777205577","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/examining-political-violence-david-lowe-9780367868208","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}