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Political Terrorism: National And International Responses Since 1972, Charles W. Stecker Jr.
Political Terrorism: National And International Responses Since 1972, Charles W. Stecker Jr.
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The year 1972 was significant for many reasons. As one reviews the top news stories for that year, several items are remembered for both their immediate and far-reaching impact: the summit meeting between the United States and the Soviet Union, Watergate, and Vietnam. In Germany national teams gathered to compete in the Olympics, war and violence far from the minds of the young athletes who gathered for the time-honored event. Two other incidents were significant in 1972. On May 31, three Japanese men arrived at Lod Airport in Tel Aviv on the Air France flight. They are recalled as being …
A Study Of Factors Affecting Citizens' Perceptions Of Crime In Two Urban Areas In Transition, Karen Gilchrist
A Study Of Factors Affecting Citizens' Perceptions Of Crime In Two Urban Areas In Transition, Karen Gilchrist
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For decades the motivating factors behind criminal behavior have fascinated and perplexed criminologists. Much of the research in criminal justice has focused upon the perpetrator of criminal activities to the exclusion of other areas of study. Until recently, the victim of a criminal violation was virtually forgotten in criminology research. The concept of victimology took concrete form only after the second world war with the publication of Hans von Hentig's The Criminal and the Victim (1946). Despite the interest generated by the publication, the main thrust, of research and public concern remained with the offender rather than the victim of …
A Study Of Police Officer's Perceptions Of Recruit Training Within The Omaha Police Division, Dave Points
A Study Of Police Officer's Perceptions Of Recruit Training Within The Omaha Police Division, Dave Points
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Recruit training is a key element in police personnel management in the United States. Modern police managers easily recognize the importance of recruit training in terms of job performance and police professionalism. The improvement of recruit training was given special emphasis as a result of the civil disorders of the 1960's. Following a national trend, legislation requiring mandatory training of all police officers was enacted in Nebraska in 1969.
Foundations Of Democratic Leadership In America, M. Payrow-Olia
Foundations Of Democratic Leadership In America, M. Payrow-Olia
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Estrangement (disunity) is a fundamental political reality. It arises from the human condition; that is, a human is a discrete individual physically and intellectually. Human individuals are also social beings who attempt to reach out to each other and overcome their isolation. Community or unity is essential for order which underlines civilization. Leadership establishes the unity relationship among human individuals. Leadership is the ability to mobilize human resources in the pursuit of specific goals. However, there are many different ways of mobilizing people and many different goals to pursue. Throughout political philosophy, democracy and leadership have often been assumed to …