Title:
Terrorism & personal security : reduce your chances of becoming a target
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Publication Information:
Mason, OH : Thomson/South-Western, 2005
ISBN:
9780324300796
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Library | Item Barcode | Call Number | Material Type | Item Category 1 | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Searching... | 30000010093150 | G151 E66 2005 | Open Access Book | Book | Searching... |
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Summary
Summary
The current political climate adds a whole new element of risk for executives travelling abroard. Personal security can no longer be taken for granted. Provides an overview of terrorists, what they do, and how they operate, explains how to decrease the risk of attack, and what to do if attacked or put in a hostage situation.
Table of Contents
| 1 Defining International Terrorism: What it is and what it isn+t |
| 2 Background statistics on terrorists+ methods and targets |
| 3 Brief chronology of significant terrorist events during past three years |
| 4 Unmasking terrorism and the terrorist mentality: What makes terrorists tick? |
| 5 Characteristics of Terrorists+ Operations |
| 6 Personal Security: Lowering Your Profile Definition Of Soft Targets Vs Hard Targets |
| 7 Travel Tips: How not to become a Victim |
| 8 What to do if you are Taken Hostage |
| 9 Keys to Surviving Captivity |
| 10 Trends & Prospects + Conclusion |
