Packed with engrossing examples and the most cutting-edge coverage available, bestselling TERRORISM AND HOMELAND SECURITY, 10th Edition, provides a theoretical and conceptual framework that enables you to understand how terrorism arises and functions. Acclaimed national terrorism experts Jonathan R. White and Steven M. Chermak discuss the theories of the world's best terrorist analysts. You'll learn about the historical background on the phenomenon of terrorism, the roots of contemporary conflicts, current conflicts shaping the world stage, emerging groups and Homeland Security organizations -- including controversies surrounding human rights and protecting civil liberties. In addition, MindTap digital learning solution helps you master key concepts through engaging video cases, career scenarios and more.

Terrorism and Homeland Security (MindTap Course List)

Politics & Social Sciences

White, Jonathan R.

Chermak, Steven

Social Sciences

Cengage Learning'

Terrorism and Homeland Security, Loose-leaf Version

White, Jonathan

Victims In The News: Crime And The American News Media

An exploration of how the American news media exploit the victims of crime in order to sell news. It offers an overview of the social construction of the news, addressing such issues as the presentation of crime, of defendants, and of the sources cited within crime stories.

Westview Press

An exploration of how the American news media exploit the victims of crime in order to sell news. It offers an overview of the social construction of the news, addressing such issues as the presentation of crime, of defendants, and of the sources cited within crime stories.

In 2003, Pittsburgh witnessed a 49-percent increase in homicides, prompting a grassroots creation and implementation of the One Vision One Life antiviolence strategy. This initiative has workers intervene in escalating disputes and seeks to place youth in appropriate social programs. Analysis of the program, which is modeled on similar efforts elsewhere, can help inform other efforts to address urban violence.

Community-Based Violence Prevention: An Assessment of Pittsburgh's One Vision One Life Program

History

Wilson, Jeremy M.

McGarrell, Edmund F.

Americas

RAND Corporation

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