| Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology Contributor(s): Hewitt, Christopher (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313334188 ISBN-13: 9780313334184 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $132.66 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2005 Annotation: American terrorism--terrorism that occurs within the United States and Puerto Rico--has been remarkably diverse in terms of the causes and ideologies of the terrorists. Here, Christopher Hewitt has compiled the details of over 3,100 bombings, shootings, kidnappings, and robberies carried out for political or social objectives between 1954 and 2005. Arranged chronologically, concise entries offer valuable ready reference information including the date of the incident, the type of incident, the group or person responsible, where the attack occurred, and the details of the act. Thematic indexes, bibliography, and thorough indexing make this an indispensable resource for students and researchers of modern political violence in America. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 20th Century - Social Science | Violence In Society - Political Science | Terrorism |
| Dewey: 303.620 |
| LCCN: 2005018671 |
| Series: Praeger Security International |
| Physical Information: 0.78" H x 7.06" W x 10.24" (1.41 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1950-1999 - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Compiles over 3,100 bombings, shootings, kidnappings, and robberies carried out for political or social objectives between 1954 and 2005. American terrorism--terrorism that occurs within the United States and Puerto Rico--has been remarkably diverse in terms of the causes and ideologies of the terrorists. Here, Christopher Hewitt has compiled the details of over 3,100 bombings, shootings, kidnappings, and robberies carried out for political or social objectives between 1954 and 2005. Arranged chronologically, concise entries offer valuable ready reference information including the date of the incident, the type of incident, the group or person responsible, where the attack occurred, and the details of the act. Thematic indexes, bibliography, and thorough indexing make this an indispensable resource for students and researchers of modern political violence in America. |