Military and Security Studies Title Catalog

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MILITARY AND SECURITY STUDIES TITLE CATALOG

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TERRORISM Strategic and Methodological Approaches Kyle Kattelman, Monique M. Chouraeshkenazi, and Francis Boateng

This anthology provides students foundational knowledge on the subject of terrorism and the research processes that help us understand terrorism and counterterrorism. It emphasizes logical analysis and the scientific method, providing students ample opportunity to apply critical thinking skills to the examination of historical trends, ideologies, motivation and recruitment, and more.

REQUEST a Review Copy Kyle Kattelman, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the School of Criminal Justice, Political Science & International Affairs at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He earned his doctorate degree in political science from the University of Missouri and his master’s in political science from Eastern Illinois University. A former antiterrorism instructor for the United States Air force, Dr. Monique M. Chouraeshkenazi served over thirteen years of active duty service specializing in cyber-security, knowledge operations, and security management. She earned a Ph.D. in public policy at Walden University, where she focused on terrorism, mediation, and peace. Dr. Chouraeshkenazi teaches at American Public University System, is a lead adjunct professor at Tiffin University, and an adjunct professor at Southern New Hampshire University. Francis Boateng, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of legal studies at the University of Mississippi. He earned his doctorate and master’s degrees in criminal justice and criminology from Washington State University.

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HOMELAND AND NATIONAL SECURITY Understanding America’s Past to Protect the Future Dr. Monique M. Chouraeshkenazi

© 2018 This text examines the events that led to the establishment of the Department of Defense and how national security has changed since then. Early chapters describe the nature and practice of national security from the American Revolutionary War through the post-Cold War era. Later chapters cover topics including terrorism, natural disasters, conflict, specific statutes, initiatives, and agencies, and the roles of intelligence, emergency preparedness, and communications.

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GLOBAL RIGHTS AND PERCEPTIONS Call to Awareness and Action Avantika Rohatgi

© 2016

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This thought-provoking anthology contains original, international articles that highlight human rights violations including human trafficking, intellectual piracy, organ trade, and female feticide. The collection provides students exposure to complex social issues and how they are presented in academic, journalistic, literary, and social entities in an effort to encourage original thought and demonstrate compelling writing strategies.

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DRUG CARTEL AND GANG VIOLENCE IN MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA A Concise Introduction Robert O. Kirkland

© 2018

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This text gives readers an overview of the issues associated with drugs, cartels, and gangs in Mexico and Central America. The readings are based on years of field research and interviews with regional leaders and local actors. They address topics including the history and growth of Mexican drug cartels, the role corruption plays in facilitating drug trafficking, and more.

CASE STUDIES IN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS Robert O. Kirkland

© 2017 In a post-9/11 world, the term terrorism is used to describe everything from guerilla-style warfare against U.S. Troops to mass murder of civilians in the name of ideological and political agendas. This anthology provides high quality, timely information that helps students understand how domestic and international terrorist groups forms and evolved, and how they currently operate.

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ADAPT AND OVERCOME Essays on the Student Veteran Experience Mary E. McNaughton-Cassill

Š 2016

The essays in this text explore issues faced by veteran-students when they confront the demands of college. Written for students, faculty and staff, and university administrators, the text helps readers gain a deeper understanding of the veteran-student experience and addresses how to support these students in order to maximize their chances for success.

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INTRODUCTION TO PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES Darren C. Zook

Š 2015

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In recognition of the fact that peace is much more than the absence of war, this text gives readers new insights into the causes of international conflict. Topics addressed include the meaning of violence itself, peace as a form of social justice, the politics of identity, the impact of global warming on national security, the economic costs of intervention, and strategies for de-radicalizing Islamic extremists.

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UNDUE PROCESS Michael E. Norris

© 2016

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This book book analyzes how the vast expansion of private security has undermined the constitutional rights to due process and equal protection. Most analyses of the expansion of private security have focused on the way this type of security encroaches on the right to privacy. This book moves beyond this question to examine the way in which privatized law enforcement has begun to erode America’s historic commitment to equality under the law.

INTRODUCTION TO HOMELAND SECURITY Preparation, Threats and Response Mark M. Lanier and Edmund “Ted” Sexton

© 2016

This text is divided into three parts. In Part 1, students become familiar with the genesis and mission of the Department of Homeland Security. Part 2 addresses threats to homeland security, and Part 3 explores responses to these threats. In addition to discussing recent developments in homeland security, the anthology also gives historical perspective and covers policy and operations.

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THEORY AND POLITICS OF TERRORISM James L. Feldkamp

© 2014

This book examines the phenomenon of terrorism by looking at the concepts and causes behind it, as well as the roles of religion, public relations, and politics. It increases understanding of the roots of terrorism, and explores how various forms of intervention are used to confront terrorism. In addition the book discusses the ability of terrorist groups to advance political agendas, fundraise, and use media to promote their visions and ideologies.

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SHADES OF BLUE Practice and Possibility in Policing Christine Ivie

© 2013

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This text explores issues essential to understanding the complex purposes and effects of contemporary law enforcement in a democratic society. Readings on controversial policing practices, including seemingly extralegal acts of racial profiling and “street justice,” bespeak ways in which the police potentially foster and sustain public resentment through perpetuation of perceptible injustice.

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THE LOGIC OF WORLD POLITICS IN THE NEW WORLD DIS-ORDER M. Kent Bolton

Š 2014

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This book introduces readers to both realpolitik and neo-liberalism. However, rather than focusing on only one as the proper framework for analyzing international events, the text presents readers with a comparative ethos, and stresses the value of choosing the most appropriate framework for analysis in a particular situation. Students learn about globalization, international law and organizations, transnational actors, integration theory, and international security.

CYBERCRIME AND CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY Fundamental Readings on Hacking, Piracy, Theft, and Harassment Thomas J. Holt

Š 2013 This text provides critical insight into the utility of multiple theories to account for cybercrimes. It gives readers a fundamental understanding of, and appreciation for various forms of cybercrime, and outlines prospective predictors of both offending and victimization. The selected readings identify research questions that must be addressed in order to improve the legal, technical, and policy responses to cybercrimes.

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