Lone wolf terrorism
Subtitle: understanding the growing threat
By: Jeffrey D. Simon ; foreword by Brian Michael Jenkins
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Amherst, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 335
ISBN-13: 9781616146467
Subjects: Terrorism; Internet and terrorism; Prevention; Terrorists
Description: Essential reading for anyone concerned about the potential terrorist threats from violence-prone individuals in our midst. Lone wolves have demonstrated that they can be as dangerous as organized terrorist groups. Who are these terrorists and what can be done about them?
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-304) and index.
Table of contents: title: The growing threat of lone wolf terrorism; title: Who are the lone wolves?; title: Why lone wolves are so dangerous; title: Where are the women?; title: Lone wolf assassins; title: Strategies for dealing with lone wolf terrorism; title: Uncovering the lessons learned; title: A look toward the future; title: Conclusion; title: Appendix: Defining lone wolf terrorism.