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Hostile intent and counter-terrorism : human factors theory and application /

"This volume brings together research from around the world to explore a range of topics within the project of detecting terrorist activities. It is divided into five key themes: conceptualising terrorism, deception and decision making, social and cultural factors in terrorism, strategies for counte...

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Other Authors: Stedmon, Alex (Editor), Lawson, Glyn (Ergonomist) (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Burlington, Vermont : Ashgate, [2015]
Series:Human factors in defence.
Subjects:
Terrorism.
Terrorism > Prevention.
Terrorism > Prevention > Technological innovations.
Terrorism > Psychological aspects.
Terrorism > Social aspects.
Terrorism > Moral and ethical aspects.
Terrorism > Government policy.
Terrorists > Psychology.
Electronic books.
Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Summary:"This volume brings together research from around the world to explore a range of topics within the project of detecting terrorist activities. It is divided into five key themes: conceptualising terrorism, deception and decision making, social and cultural factors in terrorism, strategies for counter-terrorism, and future directions. Twenty four chapters explore the spectrum of detecting terrorist activities, hostile intent, crowded public spaces and suspicious behavior. A variety of disciplines are represented, including ergonomics/human factors, psychology, criminology, cognitive science, sociology, political theory, engineering and computer science"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:1 online resource (391 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781409445227 (e-book)

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