Title: Global terrorism : the complete reference guide /
Authors: Henderson, Harry, 1951-; Henderson, Harry, 1951-
Publisher: Checkmark Books,
Year: 2001
Subjects: Terrorism; Terrorism
Abstract: Examines the political and social issues surrounding global terrorism, provides a historical overview of terrorism, surveys terrorism in the modern world, explains terrorism-related laws, legal issues, and court cases, and chronicles major terrorist attacks, trials, and other relevant events.
Contents: Part 1. Overview of the topic. Chap. 1. Introduction to terrorism -- Chap. 2. Survey of international terrorism -- Chap. 3. Laws and court cases relating to terrorism -- Chap. 4. Chronology -- Chap. 5. Biographical listing -- Chap. 6. Glossary -- Part 2. Guide to further research. Chap. 7. How to research terrorism -- Chap. 8. Annotated bibliography -- Chap. 9. Organizations and agencies -- Part 3. Appendices. Appendix A. Acronyms for terrorist groups -- Appendix B. Statistics on terrorism -- Appendix C. State Department terrorism designations -- Appendix D. Legislative summary of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 -- Index.