Terrorism and counterterrorism understanding threats and responses in the post-9/11 world

Includes bibliographical references (p. [310]-315) and index.

Introduction: The terrorist threat -- The perennial debate -- Terrorism in the global context -- Terrorism in the American context -- The making of terrorists -- From state sponsors to involuntary hosts -- Common thread -- Organizational structures and the financing of terror -- Balancing security, liberty, and human rights -- Military and nonmilitary responses -- Prevention and preparedness -- Terrorist propaganda and the media -- Terror and hate in cyberspace -- Anti- and counterterrorism in the news -- Terrorism and the public -- Conclusion: Living with terrorist threats.