Rethinking Terrorism
Terrorism, Violence and the State
Published on 28. August 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-230-57377-2 (ISBN)
Description
A major new text on terrorism in the contemporary world. Terrorism, Colin Wight argues, is not only a form of political violence but also a form of political communication and can only be understood - and countered effectively - in the context of its relationship to the state.
Reviews / Votes
"A fascinating and thought-provoking book on a vital topic." - Richard English, University of St Andrews, UK "Engagingly written and likely to spark a whole new debate, Rethinking Terrorism provides a critical and groundbreaking analysis of the modern terrorist phenomenon." - Douglas Porpora, Drexel University, USA "A thought-provoking addition to the literature which helps us understand better the relationship between terrorism and the state." - Jonathan Powell, author of Talking to Terrorists "[A]n excellent analysis [and] an excellent book for anyone interested in understanding the crucial links between violence, terrorism and the modern state" - Samuel Makinda, Journal of Asian Security and International AffairsMore details
Series
Edition
1st ed. 2015
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
346 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-57377-2 (9780230573772)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-54054-6
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
08/2015
Red Globe Press
€132.67
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Person
Colin Wight is Professor of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney, Australia.
Content
1. Introduction.- 2. Owning Violence: A History of the Modern Nation State.- 3. The Modern State.- 4. Political Dissent.- 5. Political Violence: Situating Terrorism.- 6. State Terrorism.- 7. Terrorism: Justifications and Explanations.- 8. Terrorism: Types, Effects, and Organisation.- 9. Contemporary Terrorism and the War on Terror.- 10. Conclusion: Rethinking Terrorism.