テロリズムを理解する:歴史と現在<br>Understanding Terrorism : Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues

テロリズムを理解する:歴史と現在
Understanding Terrorism : Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues

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  • 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版/ページ数 426 p.
  • 言語 ENG
  • 商品コード 9780761926160
  • DDC分類 303.625

基本説明

Provides an overview of terrorism with both historical and contemporary cases and data.

Full Description


Understanding Terrorism provides an overview of terrorism with both historical and contemporary cases and data. Each chapter opens with historical timelines, learning objectives, boxes, and end of chapter pedagogy including cases for discussion. Understanding Terrorism is organized in four parts: terrorism, the terrorists, the terrorist trade, and the final analysis. - Comprehensive yet Accessible. The text is written in an engaging style and includes appendixes that present focused information, including a chronology of historical events, a complete glossary, recommended Web sites and a list of relevant documentaries and dramatic films. - Compelling. Cases in Point provide a "reality check" for important theoretical concepts discussed in the chapter and Perspectives are boxed topics of special interest for students. - Stimulating. Discussion boxes present provocative information and pose challenging questions to promote critical thinking and further debate. - Interactive. Web exercises are included for students and instructors to explore and discuss information found on the Internet.

Contents

PART ONE: TERRORISM - A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW / An Introduction to Terrorism / The Nature of the Beast: Defining Terrorism / Beginnings: The Causes of Terrorism / PART TWO: THE TERRORISTS / Terror from Above: State Terrorism / Terror from Below: Dissident Terrorism / Class Struggle and National Liberation: The Terrorist Left / Race and Order: The Terrorist Right / For the Faith and Profit: Religious and Criminal Terrorism / Terrorist Spillovers: International Terrorism / PART THREE: THE TERRORIST TRADE / Tools of the Trade: Tactics and Targets of Terrorists / The Role of the Media / PART FOUR: FINAL ANALYSIS / Terrorism in the United States / Responding to Terror: The Options / What Next?: The Future of Terrorism