Terrorism Online: Politics, Law and Technology

This Book Investigates The Intersection Of Terrorism, Digital Technologies And Cyberspace. The Evolving Field Of Cyber-terrorism Research Is Dominated By Single-perspective, Technological, Political, Or Sociological Texts. In Contrast, Terrorism Online Uses A Multi-disciplinary Framework To Provide A Broader Introduction To Debates And Developments That Have Largely Been Conducted In Isolation. Drawing Together Key Academics From A Range Of Disciplinary Fields, Including Computer Science, Engineering, Social Psychology, International Relations, Law And Politics, The Volume Focuses On Three Broad Themes: 1) How – And Why – Do Terrorists Engage With The Internet, Digital Technologies And Cyberspace?; 2) What Threat Do These Various Activities Pose, And To Whom?; 3) How Might These Activities Be Prevented, Deterred Or Addressed? Exploring These Themes, The Book Engages With A Range Of Contemporary Case Studies And Different Forms Of Terrorism: From Lone-actor Terrorists And Protest Activities Associated With ‘hacktivist’ Groups To State-based Terrorism. Through The Book’s Engagement With Questions Of Law, Politics, Technology And Beyond, The Volume Offers A Holistic Approach To Cyberterrorism Which Provides A Unique And Invaluable Contribution To This Subject Matter. This Book Will Be Of Great Interest To Students Of Cybersecurity, Security Studies, Terrorism And International Relations.