Cyber terrorism: A clear and present danger, the sum of all fears, breaking point or patriot games?

Crime, Law and Social Change

Volumn 46, Issue 4-5, 2006, Pages 223-238

  Stohl, Michael ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

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EID: 34247095107     PISSN: 09254994     EISSN: 15730751     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10611-007-9061-9     Document Type: Article

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