Policing Terrorism
- Christopher Blake - Teesside University, UK
- Barrie Sheldon - Teesside University, UK
- Rachael Strzelecki - University of Wolverhampton, UK
- Peter Williams - Teesside University, UK
Policing Matters Series
An informative read
A really good introduction to this topic. Gives background information on Islam (for those new to that religion), and uses specific cases of UK terrorism to good effect.
The activities within the book point the student to further reading and allow the reader to reflect on their reading and tasks, and on the topic.
the text provides relevant information in a readable format to meet the needs of the students
Passed to lecturer in organised crime for his consideration. Not relevant for this course
A small number of students do their dissertations on this subject. It is an interesting and very real problem that needs to be tackled at both a practical and theoretical level. This text helps those students to explore the topic and is an accessible text for them.
A well thought through textbook which identifies some of the contemporary issues.
Well done.
A series that would be useful for Level 3 or, at best, level 4 as it provides a foundation for study at degree level.
Terrorism has became a major concern for policing and this book provides a sound introduction to the subject. Students will, however, have to read far more widely if they are to gather a sound understanding of this very complex area of study.
Passed to lecturer in organised crime for his consideration. Not relevant for this course
Terrorism has become a major issue for policing during the 21st century, exacerbated by world events, the emerging new terrorism with its global implications, and a growing need to develop effective counter-terrorism strategies. The book provides students with a historical perspective, introduces a number of well established theories relating to terrorism, and considers how the UK has responded by developing a counter terrorism strategy.
