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Book SynopsisIn the world of terrorism, knowledge is a critical asset. This volume explores how, where, and what these terrorists learn, and highlights why the most lethal terrorist groups are committed to the principles of organizational learning.
Trade ReviewTeaching Terror offers a vital resource of information for strategizing new ways to combat terror and protect society. Highly recommended reading. * Wisconsin Bookwatch *
Terrorists are not born, they are taught and self-taught. In James Forest's volume, a fine group of contributors examines the most important characteristics and venues of terrorist learning and knowledge. I very highly recommend this first-rate contribution to the literature of terrorism as a must-read inside and outside the academic world. -- Brigitte Nacos, Columbia Univeristy
Table of ContentsChapter 1 List of Acronyms Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Ackonwledgments Chapter 4 Introduction Part 5 Part I Understanding Knowledge Transfer in the Terrorist World Chapter 6 How Terrorists Learn Chapter 7 Organizational Learning and Terrorist Groups Chapter 8 Training Camps and Other Centers of Learning Chapter 9 Virtual Training Camps: Terrorists' Use of the Internet Chapter 10 The Media as a Showcase for Terrorism Chapter 11 The Techincal Challenges of Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism Part 12 Part II Case Studies Chapter 12 Renew to Last: Innovation and Strategy of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) Chapter 13 Al Qaeda's Lose and Learn Doctrine: The Trajectory from Oplan Bojinka to 9/11 Chapter 14 Learning to Survive: The Case of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) Chapter 16 The Making of the Jemaah Islamiyah Terrorist Chapter 17 Conclusion Chapter 18 Bibliography Chapter 19 Index Chapter 20 About the Contributors
