Terrorism and Homeland Security: An Introduction

Written for criminal justice students, this textbook explains the origins and types of modern terrorism, outlines the structure and spread of Jihadist networks, and examines the role of law enforcement, intelligence, and bureaucracy in homeland security. Previously published as Terrorism: an introduction, the fifth edition reduces the material on outdated terrorist groups in favor of active ones. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Jonathan R. White—a national expert on the topic of terrorism—is executive director of the Homeland Security Initiative. Immediately prior to that appointment, Dr. White served as dean of Social Sciences at Grand Valley State University. He has instructed on terrorism, militarism, criminology, police administration, philosophy, and justice in Western civilization. Since 1998, he has worked as an adjunct instructor with the State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training (SLATT) Program. A recognized expert on Middle Eastern extremism, Dr. White used his knowledge to develop and strengthen the SLATT program on international terrorism.