Captivating, concise, and accessible,Ā Essentials of Terrorism: Concepts and ControversiesĀ covers key foundational topics by defining terrorism and introducing its history and causes. AuthorĀ Gus MartinĀ 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 theĀ Sixth EditionĀ is an added focus on U.S. hate crimes and homeland security, in addition to new introductory discussions, information, and data throughout each chapter.Ā
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Acknowledgements
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Brief Contents
- Detailed Contents
- About the Author
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Publisher Note
- Part One Understanding Terrorism: A Conceptual Review
- Chapter One Defining Terrorism
- Chapter Two Historical Perspectives and Ideological Origins
- Chapter Three Causes of Terrorist Violence
- Chapter Four Terrorist Violence and the Role of the Media
- Part Two Terrorist environments
- Chapter Five Terrorism By The State
- Chapter Six Terrorism by Dissidents
- Chapter Seven Religious Terrorism
- Chapter Eight International Terrorism
- CHapter Nine Domestic Terrorism in the United States
- Part Three The Terrorist Battleground
- Chapter Ten Counterterrorism and the War on Terrorism
- Chapter Eleven Homeland Security
- Chapter Twelve Future Trends and Projections
- Appendix: Map References
- Glossary
- Index
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