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The "new" terrorism : myths and reality / Thomas R. Mockaitis. - Westport, Conn. : Praeger Security International, 2007. - xiii, 158 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [143]-149) and index.

Madness and meaning : understanding the threat -- Terrorism past and present -- Patterns and trends -- The al-Qaeda exception? -- What do the terrorists want? -- How safe are we? -- Responses to terrorism -- A comprehensive approach -- Conclusion : measuring the risk and counting the cost.

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Terrorism.
Terrorism--History.
Terrorism--Prevention.
War on Terrorism, 2001-

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