The Terrorism Reader Contributor(s): Whittaker, David J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415687322 ISBN-13: 9780415687324 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Terrorism - History | World - General |
Dewey: 363.325 |
LCCN: 2011045629 |
Series: Routledge Readers in History |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.8" W x 9.6" (1.50 lbs) 384 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Terrorism Reader is an intriguing introduction to a notorious and disturbing international phenomenon. The book draws together material from a variety of experts and clearly explains their opinions on terrorism, allowing understanding, conjecture and debate. David J. Whittaker explores all aspects of terrorism from its definition, psychological and sociological effects, legal and ethical issues to counter-terrorism. In a particularly original way, the Reader illustrates the growth and variety of terrorism with a series of case studies from four continents including:
This new edition includes fully updated chapters on Palestine and Israel, the London 7/7 bombings and a a new chapter on Jihad, as well as a focus on issues of contemporary concern such as state terrorism, terrorist withdrawal and deradicalisation, and human rights. |