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Targeted violence : a statistical and tactical analysis of assassinations, contract killings, and kidnappings / Glenn P. McGovern.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, ©2010.Description: 1 online resource (xxvi, 305 pages) : illustrationsContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781439825136
  • 1439825130
  • 9781138116153
  • 1138116157
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Targeted violence.DDC classification:
  • 364.15 22
LOC classification:
  • HV6278 .M39 2010eb
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Contents:
1. Chronology of attacks -- 2. Global statistics -- 3. Attack methodology -- 4. Attack locations -- 5. Methods of operation -- 6. Victimology -- 7. Case studies of attacks on motorcades -- 8. Case studies of attacks on pedestrians.
Summary: Examines incidents of targeted violence, including contract killings, assassinations, and planned kidnappings. This book analyzes the modus operandi of individual assailants and groups to highlight the commonalities between targeted victims and why certain groups tend to target specific types of individuals.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Chronology of attacks -- 2. Global statistics -- 3. Attack methodology -- 4. Attack locations -- 5. Methods of operation -- 6. Victimology -- 7. Case studies of attacks on motorcades -- 8. Case studies of attacks on pedestrians.

Examines incidents of targeted violence, including contract killings, assassinations, and planned kidnappings. This book analyzes the modus operandi of individual assailants and groups to highlight the commonalities between targeted victims and why certain groups tend to target specific types of individuals.

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