Kidnapping and piracy
By: John Humphries
Series: Inside crime
Publisher: Smart Apple Media
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Mankato, Minn
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781599203980
Subjects: Kidnapping; Pirates; Piracy; Hijacking of ships; Case studies; Political kidnapping; Juvenile literature; Prevention
Description: "Delves into the criminal world of modern-day shipping piracy, along with hostage taking. Also describes motives of kidnapping in general. Explains tactics of law enforcement agencies to recover victims and prevent the crime"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Inside picture; title: In the past; title: Piracy at sea; title: Somalia; title: Case study : MV Sirius Star; title: Policing the pirates; title: Prosecution and detention; title: Kidnapping for ransom; title: Abducting children; title: Taken hostage; title: Case study : Lebanon; title: Hijacking; title: Case study : 9/11; title: Negotiation; title: Armed response; title: Training and support; title: Surviving a kidnapping.