Blake, Christopher.

Policing terrorism / Christopher Blake, Barrie Sheldon, Rachael Strzelecki, Peter Williams. - [S.l.] : Learning Matters, 2012. - 200 p. ; 25 cm. - Policing matters series. . - Policing matters series. .

This is an accessible and up to date text for students on police-related degree courses covering a highly topical area of policing. Terrorism has become a major issue for policing during the 21st century, exacerbated by world events, the emerging new terrorism with its global implications, and a growing need to develop effective counter-terrorism strategies. The book provides students with a historical perspective, introduces a number of well established theories relating to terrorism, and considers how the UK has responded by developing a counter terrorism strategy. In a fast-moving area, it captures the latest changes in legislation and government strategy.

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Great Britain
Police
Terrorism--Prevention

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