Review by Choice Review
This invaluable resource for those interested in the dual law enforcement problems of international crime and terrorism consists of eight chapters and extensive end-chapter references. Editors Eterno and Das have assembled essays that are essential reading for all law enforcement professionals dealing with the devastatingly evil scourge of global criminality in general and the commission of terrorist acts in particular. Each chapter is, in itself, an expert synopsis of the crime problem endemic to the nation under review and an in-depth analysis of the cultural, historical, and political reasons for both of these two major international criminal justice concerns and the ways in which a nation's national and local police organizations confront and react to transnational crime and terrorism. Eterno and Das point out the various law enforcement tactics employed by different states in this effort, and such variations are enlightening. Of particular interest are the chapters dealing with police practices in India, the People's Republic of China, and the Russian Federation. The admonition in the book's introduction is apt: "Criminals and terrorists adapt and evolve--so too must law enforcement." Particularly useful for professional practitioners, especially mid- and upper-level administrators. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students/faculty/professionals. J. C. Watkins Jr. emeritus, University of Alabama
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Review by Choice Review
