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OverviewVenturing into the ever-shifting panorama of airborne terrorism, this book immerses the reader in a vivid retelling of pivotal incidents from recent history, while delving into the terrorists' favored methods of attack. These include hijackings, in-flight bombings, and precision missile strikes, as well as the rising peril of cyberattacks aimed at airports and commercial airliners mid-flight. Readers will encounter the controversial TWA Flight 800 disaster and the baffling vanishing act of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. These events ignited enduring discussions about terrorism and governmental transparency. The book ventures into the unsettling world of the September 11th attacks, where jetliners were transformed into guided missiles. Also witnessed are the chilling tales of ""Black Widows""--Chechen female suicide bombers leaving their indelible mark on Russian soil. Also explored are Libyan culpability in the bombings of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, and UTA Flight 772 over the Sahara Desert. The evolution of security measures in air travel is chronicled and an examination is given of emerging biometric technologies along with security protocols relevant to the post-Covid era. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Marc E. VargoPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm ISBN: 9781476690841ISBN 10: 1476690847 Pages: 297 Publication Date: 26 May 2024 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews""Immerses the reader in a vivid retelling of pivotal incidents from recent aviation history, while delving into the terrorists' favored methods of attack. ...a seminal and ground breaking study based on detailed research and meticulous scholarship ... a timely and invaluable contribution to our national dialogue over Air Travel Safety & Domestic/Foreign Terrorism. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented ... strongly recommended...[of] high value""-Midwest Book Review Author InformationMarc E. Vargo is the author of ten nonfiction books and numerous articles in professional journals. He lives on New Orleans’ Northshore. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |