The Terrorism Reader
3rd Edition
Published on 14. June 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-415-42246-8 (ISBN)
Description
An intriguing introduction to a notorious and disturbing international phenomenon, The Terrorism Reader draws together material from a variety of experts, clearly explaining their opinions on terrorism, to allow understanding, conjecture and debate.
David J. Whittaker explores all aspects of terrorism from its definition, psychological and sociological effects, legal and ethical issues to counter-terrorism. This Reader illustrates the growth and variety of terrorism in an original way with a series of case-studies from four continents including:
the Taliban and the al-Qaida terror network, and George W. Bush's war against terrorism
ETA and Spain
the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
the Liberation Tigers in Sri Lanka
the IRA and UFF in Northern Ireland
the Shining Path in Peru.
This new edition also includes a case study on events in London in July 2005, fully updated chapters on the conflict in the Lebanon in 2006, and two new chapters on terrorism and ethics, and terrorism and the law.
David J. Whittaker explores all aspects of terrorism from its definition, psychological and sociological effects, legal and ethical issues to counter-terrorism. This Reader illustrates the growth and variety of terrorism in an original way with a series of case-studies from four continents including:
the Taliban and the al-Qaida terror network, and George W. Bush's war against terrorism
ETA and Spain
the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
the Liberation Tigers in Sri Lanka
the IRA and UFF in Northern Ireland
the Shining Path in Peru.
This new edition also includes a case study on events in London in July 2005, fully updated chapters on the conflict in the Lebanon in 2006, and two new chapters on terrorism and ethics, and terrorism and the law.
More details
Series
Edition
3rd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Adult education
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-42246-8 (9780415422468)
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Person
David J. Whittaker was formerly Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Teesside. His many books include Terrorists and Terrorism in the Contemporary World (2004) and Refugees and Asylum Seekers (2005), both published by Routledge.
Content
Part 1: Characteristics of Terrorism 1. Definition of Terrorism 2. Motivation for Terrorism 3. Terrorism's Wordwide Occurrence Part 2: Fourteen Terrorism Case-Studies 4. An Unholy Alliance 5. Lebanon I 6. Lebanon II 7. Libya (Terrorists Retired) 8. Sri Lanka 9. Spain 10. Northern Ireland 11. Algeria 12. Peru 13. Colombia 14. Germany 15. Italy 16. South Africa 17. London as Target 18. Fourteen Terrorism Case-Studies: Conclusion Part 3: Prevention and Control of Terrorism 19. Terrorism and Ethics 20. Terrorism and the Law 21. Counter-Terrorism: Programmes and Strategies