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Description: Democratic Responses To Terrorism by Leonard B. Weinberg Tackles how to protect democratic societies against terrorist violence while making sure that the steps democracies take to protect themselves do no fundamental harm to the rule of law and the rights of citizens. This volume assesses such elements as the role of the legal framework, human rights, and democracy and civil society. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Democratic Responses to Terrorism tackles how to protect democratic societies against terrorist violence while, at the same time, making sure that the steps democracies take to protect themselves do no fundamental harm to the rule of law and the rights of citizens. With a foreword by Fernando Henrique Cardoso, former president of Brazil, the essays here assess such elements as the role of the legal framework, human rights, democracy and civil society, as well as international cooperation. The series explores one of the most pressing issues of our time: how to reconcile the need to fight terrorism with our desire to protect and enhance democratic values. The volumes are an outgrowth of a summit conference organized by the Club de Madrid, an independent organization comprised of many former heads of state, dedicated to strengthening democracy around the world. Back Cover The second of three books in the Democracy and Terrorism series, Democratic Responses to Terrorism tackles how to protect democratic societies against terrorist violence while, at the same time, making sure that the steps democracies take to protect themselves do no fundamental harm to the rule of law and the rights of citizens. This collection of essays from notable scholars assesses such elements as the role of the legal framework, human rights, democracy and civil society, as well as international cooperation.The series explores one of the most pressing issues of our time: how to reconcile the need to fight terrorism with our desire to protect and enhance democratic values. The volumes are an outgrowth of a summit conference organized by the Club de Madrid, an independent organization comprised of many former heads of state, dedicated to strengthening democracy around the world. Author Biography Leonard Weinberg is Foundation Professor of Political Science at the University of Nevada, Reno. Series Editor: Peter R. Neumann, Centre for Defense Studies, Kings College London Table of Contents Foreword Fernando Henrique Cardoso, President, Club de Madrid 1. Introduction: Democratic Responses to Terrorism Leonard Weinberg 2. Talking Sense: Guidelines for International Democracy Promotion Theodore J. Piccone 3. Strengthening Civil Society Mary Kaldor 4. Islam, Islamism and Democracy: The Case of the Arab World Bassam Tibi 5. Militant Muslims and Democracy: Knowns and Unknowns Saad Eddin Ibrahim 6. The United Nations and Terrorism Jeffrey Laurenti 7. Negotiating with Terrorists Peter R. Neumann 8. Anti-Terrorism Legislation: Civil Liberty and Judicial Alteration Laura Donohue 9. Human Rights and the Challenge of Terror David Cole Review "Leonard Weinberg, one of the leading scholars of terrorism in the world, has brought together a group of outstanding authors and edited the most comprehensive collection on the perplexing issue of the democratic response to terrorism. I have no doubt that this brilliant collection will become an essential reading for academics, policy makers, and students." --Ami Pedahzur, The University of Texas at Austin "Weinberg has brought together a collection of thought-provoking essays on the complexities involved in promoting democratization in countries challenged by terrorism. The chapters on the problems of democratization in Muslim societies are particularly valuable, making this a timely work of political education for our policymakers and citizens." --Paul Wilkinson, Chairman of the Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence, University of St Andrews "This book steers a welcome and reasoned path between political polemics and scholastic abstractions. It contains succinct but nuanced essays by noted experts on a subject of crucial importance to our time." --Louise Richardson, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University Review Quote "Leonard Weinberg, one of the leading scholars of terrorism in the world, has brought together a group of outstanding authors and edited the most comprehensive collection on the perplexing issue of the democratic response to terrorism. I have no doubt that this brilliant collection will become an essential reading for academics, policy makers, and students." --Ami Pedahzur, The University of Texas at Austin "Weinberg has brought together a collection of thought-provoking essays on the complexities involved in promoting democratization in countries challenged by terrorism. The chapters on the problems of democratization in Muslim societies are particularly valuable, making this a timely work of political education for our policymakers and citizens." --Paul Wilkinson, Chairman of the Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence, University of St Andrews "This book steers a welcome and reasoned path between political polemics and scholastic abstractions. It contains succinct but nuanced essays by noted experts on a subject of crucial importance to our time." --Louise Richardson, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University "Recommended. General readers and students of all levels." -- CHOICE t;P>"This book steers a welcome and reasoned path between political polemics and scholastic abstractions. It contains succinct but nuanced essays by noted experts on a subject of crucial importance to our time." --Louise Richardson, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University "Recommended. General readers and students of all levels." -- CHOICE Details ISBN0415964911 Short Title DEMOCRATIC RESPONSES TO TERROR Language English ISBN-10 0415964911 ISBN-13 9780415964913 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2007 Series Democracy and Terrorism Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Edited by Leonard B. Weinberg Affiliation University of Nevada, Reno, USA DOI 10.1604/9780415964913 AU Release Date 2007-12-26 NZ Release Date 2007-12-26 UK Release Date 2007-12-26 Illustrations 2 Tables, black and white Author Leonard B. Weinberg Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2007-12-26 Alternative 9780415964906 DEWEY 303.625 Audience Undergraduate Pages 192 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138251537;

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