NCJ Number
40582
Date Published
1974
Length
13 pages
Annotation
A 1974 BOOKLET PRESENTS THE BASIC FRAMEWORK FOR UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM.
Abstract
THE AUTHOR PRESENTS A WORKING DEFINITION OF TERRORISM, DIFFERENTIATING IT FROM CRIME THAT INFLICTS TERROR SUCH AS ROBBERY. TERRORISM IS CONDUCTED FOR POLITICAL ENDS. THE AUTHOR ALSO DISTINGUISHES TERRORISM FROM CONVENTIONAL WARFARE. THE TERRORIST'S NEED TO BRING PUBLICITY TO HIS CAUSE IS EXPLORED. MENTION IS MADE OF THE LINK-UP OF TERRORIST GROUPS ON A WORLD SCALE. THE AUTHOR POINTS OUT THAT COOPERATION BETWEEN NATIONS IS KEY TO COMBATING TERRORISM....BS