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Politics of Terrorism: A Survey
Contributor(s): Tan, Andrew T. H. (Editor)
ISBN: 1857433475     ISBN-13: 9781857433470
Publisher: Routledge
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Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: January 2006
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The Politics of Terrorism: A Survey offers information and analysis of this major topic which is often to be found at the forefront of world affairs. Four sections present a thorough overview of the politics of terrorism in historical perspective:
- Essay chapters written by a variety of academic and other experts on issues including religious terrorism, state terrorism, and ethno-nationalist terrorism providing background analysis of terrorist activity
- A-Z Glossary of terrorist incidents, groups, and issues, including entries on Al-Qaeda, Animal Liberation Front, Casablanca bombings (2003), Iran Embassy Siege (1980), Red Army Faction, etc. Entries are up-to-date and cross-referenced for ease of use
- Maps for reference, showing areas of conflict including the Middle East, the Republics of Central Asia, South and South-East Asia; and statistical charts comparing terrorist incidents by region of the world
- Select Bibliography
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | World - General
- Political Science | Terrorism
- Political Science | Political Ideologies - General
Dewey: 363.325
Series: Politics Of...
Physical Information: 0.84" H x 6.34" W x 9.48" (1.22 lbs) 282 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

Terrorism is increasingly at the forefront of political agendas. Events world-wide have led to an increased awareness and response to this global phenomenon. The focus of this volume is on examining the fundamental causes of alienation and rebellion that underlie the use of terrorism as an instrument of violence.

This title includes:

  • essays, each of around 8,000 words in length, providing in-depth analysis of topics of relevance in the subject
  • an A-Z glossary of key terrorist groups and organizations, as well as major terrorist incidences and events
  • detailed maps and statistics
  • an extensive bibliography listing further relevant reading material.

This unique combination of analytically detailed essays with statistics and a glossary make this title a unique one-stop reference source as well as a training and education guide on the politics of terrorism world-wide.