Description
Book SynopsisUsing the insights provided by criminology, sociology, psychology, and other disciplines, Terrorism Inside America's Borders delivers a multi-faceted examination of the issues associated with domestic terrorism. Some of the issues explored include the similarities and differences between terrorism and other criminal activities, the roles that social institutions and social processes play in the creation and prevention of terrorism, the stages involved in the unfolding of a terrorism disaster, and the impacts terrorism has on people's lives and property. The history and trends of terrorism, as well as possible emerging solutions, are also explored.
Trade ReviewWhen one hears the word terrorism, many do not think state-side events. Within the textbook, Terrorism Inside America’s Borders, several hot topics are highlighted and how these events have changed the lives of Americans and their view of terrorism. This is a timely compilation of material to further explain the far-reaching grasp terrorism has on the United States.
-- Rosalyn D. Harrington, Winston-Salem State University
Despite what is going globally doing these unprecedented times, this book share light on the real issues we are facing in real time. Systemic racism, social injustice, poverty and a broken criminal justice system are all acts of terrorism.
-- Tenisha T. Stevens, Criminal Justice Commissioner, Office of Mayor LaToya Cantrell, City of New Orleans
Table of ContentsList of Tables
Foreword, Tharinia Dukes Robinson
Preface, Ashraf Esmail and Lisa A. Eargle
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1Hate Crime or Act of Terrorism? The 2015 Mass Shooting of the Emanuel A.M.E. Nine in Charleston, South Carolina, Lisa A. Eargle, George Amedee, Ashraf Esmail, and Jessica Burke
Chapter 2The Shifting Course of Terroristic Ideologies in United States History, Connor Chapman and DeMond Shondell Miller
Chapter 3The Domestic Terrorist Profile, Ori Swed and Andrew P. Davis
Chapter 4History and Prevention of Domestic Terrorism Affecting the United States, Brandon Hamann, Nia Nicks, Brendan Moore, Syed Adeel Ahmed, Shatiqua Mosby Wilson, Shayamal Das, and Kathy Franklin
Chapter 5If It Bleeds, It Leads: To What Extent Do the News Media Monger Fear in High-Profile Cases of Home-Grown Terrorism? Selina Kerr and Mary Ann Markey
Chapter 6Police Militarization and Domestic Terrorism, Julius Trimble and Komanduri S. Murty
Chapter 7History and Trends in Terrorism Affecting the U.S., Komanduri S. Murty
Chapter 8Sex Trafficking and Terrorism, Compreca Martin
Chapter 9Terrorism-Instigated Violence Event as Disaster (TIVEAD) Process Model, Lisa A. Eargle
Chapter 10Policing and European-American Hatred: A Form of Terrorism against African-Americans in the United States, Tara D. Miller
Chapter 11Terrorism in the US, 2005-2017: A State-Level Analysis, Lisa A. Eargle and Jessica M. Doucet
Chapter 12Need to Understand the Unpredictability of Terrorism to Increase Preparedness, Sandra Speer
Chapter 13Youth Belonging, Radical Extremism and Social Integration, DeMond Shondell Miller, Anita D. Bledsoe-Gardner, Nicola Davis Bivens, and Gregory J. Harris
Chapter 14Terrorism in the United States: Fighting Extremism, Terrorism, Drug Cartels, Gangs and Organized Crime Groups, Perry Lyle and Ashraf Esmail
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