The terrorism reader / edited by David J. Whittaker.

Contributor(s):

Whittaker, David J, 1925- [editor.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: London ; New York : Routledge, 2001Description: x, 294 pages ; 26 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

041522134X
9780415221344
0415221331
9780415221337

Subject(s):

Terrorism

Additional physical formats: No titleDDC classification:

303.625 21

LOC classification:

HV6431 .T493 2001

Contents:

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

Summary: 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.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

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