Hostile intent and counter-terrorism : human factors theory and application /
Stedmon, Alex & Lawson, Glyn.
Hostile intent and counter-terrorism : human factors theory and application / edited by Alex Stedmon, Coventry University, UK, Glyn Lawson,The University of Nottingham, UK. - xxxii, 356 pages ; illustrations ; 24 cm. - Human factors in defence . - Human factors in defence. .
includes index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"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.
9781409445210 (hardback : alk. paper)
2014027938
Terrorism.
Terrorism--Prevention.
Terrorism--Prevention--Technological innovations.
Terrorism--Psychological aspects.
Terrorism--Social aspects.
Terrorism--Moral and ethical aspects.
Terrorism--Government policy.
Terrorists--Psychology.
HV6431 / .H684 2015
363.325/17
Hostile intent and counter-terrorism : human factors theory and application / edited by Alex Stedmon, Coventry University, UK, Glyn Lawson,The University of Nottingham, UK. - xxxii, 356 pages ; illustrations ; 24 cm. - Human factors in defence . - Human factors in defence. .
includes index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"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.
9781409445210 (hardback : alk. paper)
2014027938
Terrorism.
Terrorism--Prevention.
Terrorism--Prevention--Technological innovations.
Terrorism--Psychological aspects.
Terrorism--Social aspects.
Terrorism--Moral and ethical aspects.
Terrorism--Government policy.
Terrorists--Psychology.
HV6431 / .H684 2015
363.325/17