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 c...

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Andre forfattere: Stedmon, Alex (Editor), Lawson, Glyn (Ergonomist) (Editor)
Format: Electronisk eBog
Sprog:engelsk
Udgivet: Burlington, Vermont : Ashgate, [2015]
Serier:Human factors in defence.
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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.
Fysisk beskrivelse:1 online resource (391 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliografi:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781409445227 (e-book)