Terrorism in Australia: A Psychometric Study into the Western Australian Public Perception of Terrorism

Terrorism is not a new concept, as historically terrorist organisations have used the threat of violence or actual violence to generate fear in individuals, organisations and governments alike. Fear is a weapon and is used to gain political, ideological or religious objectives. Past terrorist attack...

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1. VerfasserIn: Brooks, David J (VerfasserIn)
Beteiligte: Sargent, Richard
Medienart: Elektronisch Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2010
In:Jahr: 2010
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