| Terrorists and Terrorism in the Contemporary World: In the Contemporary World Contributor(s): Whittaker, David J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415320860 ISBN-13: 9780415320863 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $46.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2004 Annotation: "Terrorists and Terrorism in the Contemporary World" is an accessible introduction to terrorists and their psychology in an historical context. Focusing on a variety of prominent terrorist groups together with a number of less notorious ones, readers are encouraged to think about the mindset, motivation, and tactics of terrorists. David J. Whittaker also discusses the problems of countering these terrorists. Taking into account the importance of the thinking and persuasions of terrorists in earlier years, the book also links contemporary terrorists with those who came before them. The very topical discussion of possible future forms of terrorism is also analyzed. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Terrorism |
| Dewey: 303.625 |
| LCCN: 2003020579 |
| Series: Making of the Contemporary World |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 5.44" W x 8.6" (0.56 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A concise and accessible survey of this topical and complex subject, this is the first book of its type to focus on the terrorists, and their psychology, in an historical context. Focusing on a variety of prominent terrorist groups together with a number of less notorious ones, the book encourages readers to think about the mindset, motivation and tactics of terrorists. David J. Whittaker analyzes examples of terrorists working as individuals, such as Timothy McVeigh, and those working in groups, such as Al-Qaida, over the last two or three decades. He goes on to discuss the problems of countering these terrorists and the possible forms terrorism could take in the future. Fascinating reading, this book will prove extremely informative to any student or researcher of this complex modern-day issue. |
