The Terrorism Reader (Hardcover, 4th edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Readers in History
Release date:	March 2012
First published:	2012
Editors:	David J. Whittaker
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	368
Edition:	4th edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-68731-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > General
LSN:	0-415-68731-4
Barcode:	9780415687317

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