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The Terrorism Reader David J. Whittaker (formerly at the University of Teesside, UK)

The Terrorism Reader von David J. Whittaker (formerly at the University of Teesside, UK)

The Terrorism Reader David J. Whittaker (formerly at the University of Teesside, UK)


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Zusammenfassung

Explores various aspects of terrorism from its definition, psychological and sociological effects, legal and ethical issues to counter-terrorism. This book illustrates the growth and variety of terrorism with a series of case-studies including the Taliban and the al-Qaida terror network, and George W Bush's war against terrorism.

The Terrorism Reader Zusammenfassung

The Terrorism Reader David J. Whittaker (formerly at the University of Teesside, UK)

An intriguing introduction to a notorious and disturbing international phenomenon, The Terrorism Reader draws together material from a variety of experts, clearly explaining their opinions on terrorism, to allow 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. This Reader illustrates the growth and variety of terrorism in an original way with a series of case-studies from four continents including:

  • the Taliban and the al-Qaida terror network, and George W. Bush's war against terrorism
  • ETA and Spain
  • the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
  • the Liberation Tigers in Sri Lanka
  • the IRA and UFF in Northern Ireland
  • the Shining Path in Peru.

This new edition also includes a case study on events in London in July 2005, fully updated chapters on the conflict in the Lebanon in 2006, and two new chapters on terrorism and ethics, and terrorism and the law.

Über David J. Whittaker (formerly at the University of Teesside, UK)

David J. Whittaker was formerly Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Teesside. His many books include Terrorists and Terrorism in the Contemporary World (2004) and Refugees and Asylum Seekers (2005), both published by Routledge.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1: Characteristics of Terrorism 1. Definition of Terrorism 2. Motivation for Terrorism 3. Terrorism's Wordwide Occurrence Part 2: Fourteen Terrorism Case-Studies 4. An Unholy Alliance 5. Lebanon I 6. Lebanon II 7. Libya (Terrorists Retired) 8. Sri Lanka 9. Spain 10. Northern Ireland 11. Algeria 12. Peru 13. Colombia 14. Germany 15. Italy 16. South Africa 17. London as Target 18. Fourteen Terrorism Case-Studies: Conclusion Part 3: Prevention and Control of Terrorism 19. Terrorism and Ethics 20. Terrorism and the Law 21. Counter-Terrorism: Programmes and Strategies

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GOR005752585
9780415422468
0415422469
The Terrorism Reader David J. Whittaker (formerly at the University of Teesside, UK)
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
20070614
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