"Old and New Terrorism" provides the most comprehensive account of
the evolution of terrorism in the modern world, and a concise and
careful analysis of the forces that have driven its transformation.
The book: charts the development of terrorist network
structuresassesses the impact of modern communication systems on
the spread of terrorismexplains the rise of religiously inspired
terrorismand, shows what lies behind mass-casualty terrorism and
the targeting of civilians.
Peter Neumann offers a subtle and sophisticated picture of the
shifts in the practice and reception of terrorism, drawing on case
studies ranging from the IRA to Al Qaeda. It makes sense of much of
the literature that has been published over the past decade. Yet it
also provides a highly original analysis of how globalization has
facilitated many of the changes that have materialised in recent
years.
This book will be essential reading both for students and
experts keen to understand the changing nature of terrorism and how
it can best be fought.
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