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The terrorism reader / edited by David J. Whittaker. - x, 294 pages ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Characteristics of terrorism -- Definition of terrorism -- Motivation for terrorism -- Terrorism's worldwide occurrence -- Thirteen terrorism case-studies -- An Unholy Alliance -- Lebanon -- Libya -- Sri Lanka -- Northern Ireland -- Argentina -- Spain -- Algeria -- Peru -- Colombia -- Germany -- Italy -- South Africa -- Thirteen terrorism case-studies: conclusion -- Prevention and control of terrorism -- Counter-terrorism: ethical and legal considerations -- Counter-terrorism: programmes and strategies -- Notes -- Guide to further reading -- Index. Pt. 1. 1. 2. 3. Pt. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Pt. 3. 18. 19.

The Terrorism Reader explores all the aspects of terrorism, from its definition, its psychological and sociological effects, legal and ethical issues to counter-terrorism. A series of 12 case studies illustrate the growth and variety of terrorism.

ISBN: 041522134X 9780415221344 0415221331 9780415221337

LCCN: 00051703

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Terrorism.

LC Class. No.: HV6431 / .T493 2001

Dewey Class. No.: 303.625