The Terrorism Reader
Published on 15. March 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-415-22134-4 (ISBN)
Description
The Terrorism Reader explores all the aspects of terrorism from its definition, psychological and sociological effects, legal and ethical issues to counter-terrorism. In a particularly original way, this reader illustrates the growth and variety of terrorism with a series of 12 case-studies from four continents, including:
* ETA and Spain
* Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
* Shining Path in Peru
* Liberation Tigers in Sri Lanka
* IRA and UFF in Northern Ireland
* Quaddafi Regime in Libya.
The book provides an intriguing introduction to a notorious and puzzling international phenomenon. Drawing together material from a variety of experts, it makes their opinions on terrorism easily accessible, allowing understanding, conjecture and debate.
* ETA and Spain
* Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
* Shining Path in Peru
* Liberation Tigers in Sri Lanka
* IRA and UFF in Northern Ireland
* Quaddafi Regime in Libya.
The book provides an intriguing introduction to a notorious and puzzling international phenomenon. Drawing together material from a variety of experts, it makes their opinions on terrorism easily accessible, allowing understanding, conjecture and debate.
Reviews / Votes
'One of the book's strengths is its ability to see beyond particular conflicts to analogies across the world, including chapters on Libya, Sri Lanka, Algeria and Italy.' - The Australian Jewish News'a detailed introduction [with] good insight into the mindset and motives of terrorists'- Scottish Association of Teachers of History, History Teaching Review
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
1 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-22134-4 (9780415221344)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
David J. Whittaker
The Terrorism Reader
Book
12/2002
2nd Edition
Routledge
€47.27
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