Counterterrorism Law

by Stephen Dycus, William C. Banks, Peter Raven-Hansen

Counterterrorism Law is a detailed survey of United States law governing the definition, detection, detention, interrogation, and prosecution of terrorists. Also covered is the availability and legal use of armed force, civil liability, and economic sanctions against terrorism and its state sponsors. A solid fit for an advanced course in National Security Law, Constitutional Law, or Civil Rights, this comprehensive text organizes the rapidly growing body of counterterrorism law into discrete, coherent, and pedagogically efficient segments.

This outstanding text offers an abundance of great features. Specifically,


Adapts to multiple learning environments, including seminars and courses with limited class hours;

Covers not only core issues of detention, interrogation and law enforcement, but also related issues such as data-mining, screening, continuity of government, civil liability, targeted killing, and sanctions.

Genres: Law

816 pages, Hardcover

First published July 26, 2007

Reviews

[Andra Shaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

Counterterrorism Law provides an in-depth look at United States laws that controls how we find, detain, interrogate, and prosecute terrorists. I am using it in a course, and the book has provided me with valuable insight. I highly recommend it to anyone studying law and counterterrorism.