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Definition

"An activity that involves a violent act or an act dangerous to human life that is a violation of the criminal laws…and appears to be intended - (i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; (ii) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion, or (iii) to affect the conduct of a government by assassination or kidnapping." (Deluxe Black's Law Dictionary)

 

Keywords

  • Terrorism

  • Bombings

  • Hostages

  • State-Sponsored Terrorism

  • Terrorism in Mass Media

 

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    Reference Books

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    The 9/11 Encyclopedia
    Call Number: REF HV 6432 .A85 2008

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    Terrorism Opposing Viewpoints
    Call Number: Ref Desk HV 6431 .T4576 2009

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    Historical dictionary of terrorism
    Call Number: REF HV6431 .A537 2009

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    Encyclopedia of victimology and crime prevention
    Call Number: REF HV6250.3.U5 E55 2010

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    Encyclopedia of human rights
    Call Number: REF JC571 .E673 2009

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    Oxford international encyclopedia of peace
    Call Number: REF JZ5533 .O95 2010

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    Corsini encyclopedia of psychology
    Call Number: REF BF31 .E52 2010

     
     

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