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This compilation of material provides information that explains terrorism as it has evolved over the last 20 years. It examines the efforts of Western societies to safely combat conventional and unconventional terrorist attacks the world over, including those in: Israel, Northern Ireland, Lebanon, Central and South America, Western Europe, The United Kingdom and the United States. This set illustrates the evolution of international law concerning: The definition of terrorism; The prosecution and sentencing of terrorists; Extradition of international criminals; Enforcement of the death penalty; Definitions of cruel and unusual punishment; Cyberterrorism; Weapons of mass destruction; Biological and chemical agents; Asylum for politically motivated terrorists; Terrorist use of the media. Included are detailed reports from several organizations on terrorist groups, their activities, weapons acquisition, technical capabilities, state sponsorship, political ideology and targets. These volumes also offer investigative reports of major terrorist related incidents. In addition, this set provides an examination of the necessary measures for combating terrorism. This set is very thorough regarding the development of strategies for handling: kidnappings, hostage situations, bombings, assassinations, unconventional attacks.