Essentials of Terrorism
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Essentials of Terrorism

Concepts and Controversies

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eBook - ePub

Essentials of Terrorism

Concepts and Controversies

About this book

Captivating, concise, and accessible, Essentials of Terrorism: Concepts and Controversies covers key foundational topics by defining terrorism and introducing its history and causes. Author Gus Martin introduces readers to the modern landscape of terrorism and discusses terrorist environments (domestic, international, religious, etc.), as well as tactics, targets, and counterterrorism. Included in the Sixth Edition is an added focus on U.S. hate crimes and homeland security, in addition to new introductory discussions, information, and data throughout each chapter. 

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Acknowledgements
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Brief Contents
  7. Detailed Contents
  8. About the Author
  9. Preface
  10. Acknowledgments
  11. Publisher Note
  12. Part One Understanding Terrorism: A Conceptual Review
  13. Chapter One Defining Terrorism
  14. Chapter Two Historical Perspectives and Ideological Origins
  15. Chapter Three Causes of Terrorist Violence
  16. Chapter Four Terrorist Violence and the Role of the Media
  17. Part Two Terrorist environments
  18. Chapter Five Terrorism By The State
  19. Chapter Six Terrorism by Dissidents
  20. Chapter Seven Religious Terrorism
  21. Chapter Eight International Terrorism
  22. CHapter Nine Domestic Terrorism in the United States
  23. Part Three The Terrorist Battleground
  24. Chapter Ten Counterterrorism and the War on Terrorism
  25. Chapter Eleven Homeland Security
  26. Chapter Twelve Future Trends and Projections
  27. Appendix: Map References
  28. Glossary
  29. Index