Overview

This comprehensive chronology provides coverage of every international terrorist attack covered in public literature--including newspapers, news magazines, radio, television, websites, and other media--from 2008 through 2012, plus updates on events that occurred before that period. It notes trends in suicide bombings, violence against Western and local hostages, letter bombs, food tampering, major assassinations, and other attacks by terrorists of all stripes. Changes in security measures around the world are also included, as are the key players in each event, ranging from terrorists to victims to individuals trying to prevent the next attack.

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Author:   Edward Mickolus
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.585kg
ISBN:  

9780786477630

ISBN 10:   0786477636
Pages:   344
Publication Date:   17 March 2014
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Introduction 2008–2012 Incidents Updates of 1950–2007 Incidents Bibliography: General Africa Asia Europe Latin America Middle East United States/North America Responses Fiction Internet Index to Countries and Places

Reviews

a good source for quick, basic information on all types of terrorism. Recommended --<i>Choice</i>; This book would be the perfect gift for many politicians on both sides the aisle. The meticulous detail that Mickolus brings to the book is mind-numbing. This is a book not to be missed --<i>ARBA</i>; meticulously researched...an indispensable reference work.... Highly recommended --<i>Reference Reviews</i>.

"""a good source for quick, basic information on all types of terrorism. Recommended""--Choice; ""This book would be the perfect gift for many politicians on both sides the aisle. The meticulous detail that Mickolus brings to the book is mind-numbing. This is a book not to be missed""--ARBA; ""meticulously researched...an indispensable reference work.... Highly recommended""--Reference Reviews."

“a good source for quick, basic information on all types of terrorism. Recommended”—Choice; “This book would be the perfect gift for many politicians on both sides the aisle. The meticulous detail that Mickolus brings to the book is mind-numbing. This is a book not to be missed”—ARBA; “meticulously researched...an indispensable reference work.... Highly recommended”—Reference Reviews.

Author Information

Edward Mickolus teaches at the University of North Florida and other universities and is a member of the Board of Advisors at the Daniel Morgan Graduate School in Washington, D.C. A 33-year veteran of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, he is the author of 35 books, including a series of multi-volume chronologies and biographies on international terrorism.

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