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Beating international terrorism : an action strategy for preemption and punishment
Title:
Beating international terrorism : an action strategy for preemption and punishment
Author:
Sloan, Stephen, 1936-
Personal Author:
Edition:
Revised edition.
Publication Information:
Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. : Air University Press ; [Washington, DC :] : [For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O.], [2000]
Physical Description:
xxvi, 87 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Summary:
"Dr. Sloan writes this book primarily for senior- and middle-level officials and officers who will be responsible for conducting war against terrorism. He examines several definitional problems, analyzes the factors involved in developing approaches to counter and preempt terrorism, and looks at the policy issues regarding the use of force."--Web site.
General Note:
"April 2000."
Language:
English
Contents:
A matter of definition -- A matter of doctrine -- Force and target selection -- Policy dimensions: recognition, resolve and action -- Toward an active strategy -- The Vice President's task force.
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Electronic Access:
Adobe Acrobat Reader required
ISBN:
9781585660797
Format :
Book