The terrorism reader
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The terrorism reader
（Routledge readers in history）
Routledge, 2012
4th ed
- : hbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [360]-363) and index
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Description
The Terrorism Reader is an intriguing introduction to a notorious and disturbing international phenomenon. The book draws together material from a variety of experts and clearly explains their opinions on terrorism, allowing 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. In a particularly original way, the Reader illustrates the growth and variety of terrorism with a series of case studies from four continents including:
the Taliban and the al-Qaida terror network, and America'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 includes fully updated chapters on Palestine and Israel, the London 7/7 bombings and a a new chapter on Jihad, as well as a focus on issues of contemporary concern such as state terrorism, terrorist withdrawal and deradicalisation, and human rights.
Table of Contents
Preface. Acknowledgements Part 1: Characteristics of Terrorism 1. Definition of Terrorism 2. Motivation for Terrorism 3. Terrorism's World-Wide Occurrence Part 2: Fifteen Terrorism Case Studies 1. Jihad: Mission and Campaigning 2. United States: Ground Zero 3. Britain: London as Target 4. Israel 5. Lebanon 6. Libya 7. Sri Lanka 8. Spain 9. Northern Ireland 10. Algeria 11. Peru 12. Colombia 13. Germany 14. Italy 15. South Africa 16. Fifteen Terrorism Case Studies: Conclusion Part 3: Prevention and Control of Terrorism 1. Counter-Terrorism: Strategies and Programs 2. Terrorism and the Law 3. Terrorism: Some Ethnical Issues. Notes. Guide to Further Reading
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