The Politics of Terror
Published on 31. May 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
528 pages
978-0-19-979566-6 (ISBN)
Description
Bringing together both classic and contemporary research, The Politics of Terror provides a systematic introduction to the theory, politics, and practice of terrorism. In addition to offering a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of the subject, Chenoweth and Moore challenge readers to think critically. The book is oriented around a set of empirical, theoretical, and methodological puzzles that arise in the study of terrorism. By encouraging students to
engage with these puzzles, and equipping them with the resources to do so thoughtfully, the authors present a nuanced introduction to a complex and crucially important field.
engage with these puzzles, and equipping them with the resources to do so thoughtfully, the authors present a nuanced introduction to a complex and crucially important field.
Reviews / Votes
This is an excellent textbook that far surpasses what is currently available. The Politics of Terror does a masterful job detailing the theoretical approaches to the study of terrorism. It uses rich data and interesting examples to illustrate complex themes. Students of all levels will benefit from this book." * Michael Jensen, University of Maryland* The distinct advantage of this book is that I don't feel the need to supplement with other books to thoroughly cover the topic. It covers all the major material and is balanced in its approach." * Andrea Malji, Transylvania University
* The chapters are all well written and the structure is helpful. The book also does a good job of involving current and relevant scholarship and then helping students to understand the contributions of that scholarship." * Tyler White, University of Nebraska-Lincoln *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
714 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-979566-6 (9780199795666)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Erica Chenoweth is Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver.
Pauline L. Moore is a PhD candidate at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver.
Pauline L. Moore is a PhD candidate at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver.
Content
Preface
Part I: Analyzing Terrorism
Chapter 1 Introducing Terrorism
Chapter 2 The Strategic Approach
Chapter 3 The Organizational Approach
Chapter 4 The Psychological Approach
Chapter 5 The Ideological Approach
Chapter 6 Structural Approaches
Chapter 7 Critical Approaches
Part II: Explaining Terrorist Behavior
Chapter 8 Terrorist Target Selection
Chapter 9 Suicide Terrorism
Chapter 10 Terrorism & Social Services
Chapter 11 State Sponsorship of Terrorism
Chapter 12 Gender & Terrorism
Part III: Countering Terrorism
Chapter 13 Counterterrorism Instruments
Chapter 14 The Politics of Counterterrorism
Chapter 15 Conclusion: How Terrorism Ends
Glossary
References
Part I: Analyzing Terrorism
Chapter 1 Introducing Terrorism
Chapter 2 The Strategic Approach
Chapter 3 The Organizational Approach
Chapter 4 The Psychological Approach
Chapter 5 The Ideological Approach
Chapter 6 Structural Approaches
Chapter 7 Critical Approaches
Part II: Explaining Terrorist Behavior
Chapter 8 Terrorist Target Selection
Chapter 9 Suicide Terrorism
Chapter 10 Terrorism & Social Services
Chapter 11 State Sponsorship of Terrorism
Chapter 12 Gender & Terrorism
Part III: Countering Terrorism
Chapter 13 Counterterrorism Instruments
Chapter 14 The Politics of Counterterrorism
Chapter 15 Conclusion: How Terrorism Ends
Glossary
References