The Future of Terrorism : Violence in the New Millennium

(Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 11/1997), 278 pages; hardcover (list price: $88.95); softcover (list price: $41.95). Harvey W. Kushner, one of the country's leading experts on terrorism, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Justice and Security Administration at Long Island University. Among his numerous publications on terrorism is "The Encyclopedia of Terrorism," also reviewed in this column. TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface: PART 1: THE THREAT FROM OUTSIDE; Chapter 1: Harvey W. Kushner, "The New Terrorism"; Chapter 2: Robert J. Kelly, "Armed Prophets and Extremists: Islamic Fundamentalism"; Chapter 3: Steven Emerson, "Terrorists in America: The Threat of Militant Islamic Fundamentalism"; PART 2: THE THREAT FROM WITHIN; Chapter 4: Mark S. Hamm, "Terrorism, Hate Crime, and Antigovernment Violence: A Review of the Research"; Chapter 5: Brian Levin, "The Patriot Movement: Past, Present, and Future"; Chapter 6: Brent L. Smith and Kelly R. Damphousse, "Two Decades of Terror: Characteristics, Trends, and Prospects for the Future of Terrorism in America"; PART 3: FIGHTING TERRORISM; Chapter 7: Thomas C. Mijares and Wayman C. Mullins, "Prosecuting Domestic Terrorists: Some Recommendations"; Chapter 8: Douglas A. Kash, "An International Legislative Approach to 21st-Century Terrorism"; Chapter 9: David B. Perkins and Thomas C. Mijares, "Domestic Law Enforcement's Use of Sensory-Enhancing Technology in Terrorist Situations"; PART 4: TERRORISM IN THE 21ST CENTURY; Chapter 10: Moorhead Kennedy, "The 21st-Century Conditions Likely to Inspire Terrorism"; Chapter 11: Ralph Eugene Stephens, "Cyber-Biotech Terrorism: Going High Tech in the 21st Century"; Chapter 12: Kelly R. Damphousse and Brent L. Smith, "The Internet: A Terrorist Medium for the 21st Century"; Brian M. Jenkins, "Will Terrorists Go Nuclear? A Reappraisal"; References, Index; About the Editor, About the Contributors.