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ISBN: 9781412950152 1412950155 Year: 2008 Publisher: Thousand Oaks : Sage Publications,
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For a sample syllabus using this book in a semester-length course, please click on the 'sample chapters and materials' button at left. The Second Edition of Terrorism in Perspective, like its successful predecessor, takes a broad-based approach that emphasizes the historical, political, religious, social, and economic perceptions that underlie an understanding of both global and domestic terrorism. This unique text-reader combines original essays with the best of the existing literature on terrorism. Using a conceptual scheme that focuses on acts of terrorism and their relationship to culture, religion, history, politics, economics, and ideology, the chapters of this text begin with a 10-15 page overview followed by two relevant and engaging articles culled from a wide variety of popular, academic, and governmental sources. This is the only major terrorism text to incorporate readings from top terrorism experts into a traditional textbook format. New to the Second Edition Examines the what, where, and why of terrorism: A new Chapter 1 provides a solid foundation for the rest of the book covering issues related to the definition of terrorism; the quantity, location and type of terrorist incidents around the globe; and the sociological and criminological theories that help explain terrorism. Expands discussion of state-sponsored terrorism: A new reprint is included on the history of state-sponsors of terrorism (Chapter 2). Provides updated, comprehensive coverage of key terrorism topics: Numerous updated reprinted articles analyze current events in terrorism, including reprints by Jessica Stern (Chapter 4), Bruce Hoffman (Chapter 4), and Peter Bergen and Alec Reynolds (Chapter 9). Expands biographies: Includes new biographies of the leaders of Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers and Mexico's Zapatista National Liberation Front (Chapter 3). Offers a deeper focus on suicide bombing and on al-Qaeda: Sparked by ever-growing interest in both this gruesome terrorist tactic and into
ISBN: 9781412953139 1412953138 Year: 2008 Publisher: Los Angeles : SAGE Publications,
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Essentials of Terrorism: Concepts and Controversies is a comprehensive yet compact resource that provides a thorough introduction to many facets of the world of modern terrorism. This briefer, captivating version of Gus Martin's popular text Understanding Terrorism, Second Edition is an effective stand-alone textbook for undergraduate classes. It can also be used effectively in conjunction with other resources, such as Martin's collection of readings The New Era of Terrorism, or with other supplemental books or journal articles for an upper-level undergraduate or master's level audience. Key Features Provides a foundation for understanding terrorism: Extensive coverage in Chapter 1 helps readers grasp and define the concept of terrorism; each chapter includes extensive historical background. Presents simple, helpful pedagogical aids to bolster learning: Chapter introductions, chapter perspectives, chapter summaries, discussion boxes, and a glossary bring key concepts to life for students. Chapter introductions, chapter perspectives, chapter summaries, discussion boxes, and a glossary bring key concepts to life for students. Offers engaging coverage of cutting-edge issues: The author addresses contemporary topics, including gender-selective terrorism, media coverage of terrorism issues and related ethical issues, the Internet and terrorism, and religious terrorism. Martin provides additional coverage of the conflict in Iraq to illustrate its impact on international terrorism. Includes stimulating illustrative aids: Maps and dramatic photos help show the locations of terrorist activity and the devastation caused by terrorist activity; tables and figures allow readers to conduct valuable comparison research and analysis. Extensive coverage in Chapter 1 helps readers grasp and define the concept of terrorism; each chapter includes extensive historical background. Chapter introductions, chapter perspectives, chapter summaries, discussion boxes, and a glossary bring ke
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ISBN: 9789013052510 Year: 2008 Publisher: Deventer Kluwer
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Terrorism --- Terrorism --- Terrorism --- Prevention
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ISBN: 9780415772464 9780415772471 9780203895030 041577246X 0415772478 0203895037 Year: 2008 Publisher: London ; New York : Routledge,
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Global Terrorism 2 nd edition continues to provide students with the most comprehensive introduction to terrorism as a global phenomenon. It introduces students to history, politics, ideologies and strategies of both contemporary and older terrorist groups. Written in a clear and accessible style, each chapter explains a different aspect of terrorism and illustrates this with a wide variety of detailed case studies from across the world. Although the focus is on the contemporary, the book also includes discussion of older terrorist groups. Building on the strengths of the first edition, this edition includes new material on: July 7 attacks in London Bali bombings Domestic terrorism in Columbia Attacks in Iraq Al Qaeda, the Tamil Tigers, the IRA Animal rights extremism The unique combination of a genuinely historical focus and truly global coverage makes this an ideal introductory textbook for anyone studying terrorism.
Terrorism --- Terrorisme --- Terrorism.
ISBN: 9780415773010 Year: 2008 Publisher: Abingdon Routledge
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Year: 2008 Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks,
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Terrorism. --- Terrorism --- Prevention.
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ISBN: 9783890196268 3890196268 Year: 2008 Publisher: München Profil Verlag
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Year: 2008 Publisher: [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office,
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ISBN: 9780007241279 0007241275 Year: 2008 Publisher: New York (N.Y.) : Harper,
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ISBN: 9782357250000 Year: 2008 Volume: 30 Publisher: Fontainebleau : [Paris] : CEREM, Es Stratégies ;
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Terrorism --- Terrorisme
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