Violence in the Skies: A History of Aircraft Hijacking and Bombing
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (687 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1849538387 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Aviation security expert Philip Baum delves into the archives to reveal the stories behind the most astonishing and shocking crimes in aviation history, calling on real-life testimonies from hijackers, crew members, passengers, and politicians. The human stories behind the criminal attacks that have plagued aviation since 1911 are detailed in this authoritative and thrilling account of aviation security history, from the legendary hijacks by left-wing and Palestinian groups of the 20th century, to the more recent suicide attacks carried out by fundamentalists and the psychologically disturbed.
'well written and aimed at the general reader, rather than those with industry links' Nudge Blog, New Books Magazine
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Philip Baum is the Managing Director of Green Light Ltd, a training and consultancy firm specializing in in-flight security, hijacker and unruly passenger management, and the use of behavioral analysis and profiling techniques as screening methodologies. He is also editor-in-chief of Aviation Security International.