Exploring terrorist targeting preferences:
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Main Authors: Libicki, Martin C. (Author), Chalk, Peter (Author), Sisson, Melanie (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, Calif. RAND 2007
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Links:http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0612/2006011784.html
Abstract:Governments spend billions to protect against terrorism. Might it help to understand what al Qaeda would achieve with each specific attack? This book examines various hypotheses of terrorist targeting: is it (1) to coerce, (2) to damage economies, (3) to rally the faithful, or (4) a decision left to affiliates? This book analyzes past attacks, post hoc justifications, and expert opinion to weigh each hypothesis.
Item Description:"MG-483."
Includes bibliographical references
Physical Description:XXII, 107 S. graph. Darst.
ISBN:9780833039132