Politics Of Terrorism, The: Survey, A

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: an A-Z glossary of key terrorist groups and organizations, as well as major terrorist incidences and events; essays, each of around 8,000 words in length, providing in-depth analysis of topics of relevance in the subject. Subjects covered include: 'Definition and Classification of Terrorism; Weapons, Tactics and Targets; Ethnonationalist Terrorism; Political Terrorism; Religious Terrorism; State Terrorism;' and 'Counter-Terrorism and the Future of Terrorism'; detailed maps and statistics are included wherever possible; 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.

Table of Contents:
1. Essays: 1. Modern Terror: History and Special Features David C. Rapoport; 2. Dagger and Sarin: The Evolution of Terrorist Weapons and Tactics Adam Dolnik and Rohan Gunaratna; 3. Ethnic Terrorism: Themes and Variations Dennis Pluchinsky; 4. Left- and Right-wing Political Terrorism David W. Brannan 5. Religion and the New Terrorism Mark Juergensmeyer; 6. On the Nature of Religious Terrorism Adam Dolnik and Rohan Gunaratna; 7. State Uses of Terrorism James Lutz and Brenda Lutz; 8. Counter-Terrorism Thomas Mockaitis; 2. A-Z Glossary; 3. Maps and Statistics; 4. Select Bibliography