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Global Terrorism
About this book
This thoroughly revised and updated edition explores the evolution and persistence of terrorism by examining the core motivationsâreligious, ethnic, and politicalâdriving violent extremist groups and individuals.
Global Terrorism, Fifth Edition, features a variety of comprehensive case studies, and expanded coverage on:
- The intersection between terrorism and insurgency
- Modern terrorism financing networks
- Emerging weapons and tactical innovations, such as the use of drones and online extremism
- Right-Wing Extremism (RWE)
- Updated case studies
- The HamasâIsrael conflict in Gaza
- Counter-terrorism strategies
- How terrorism ends
By placing contemporary events within broader historical and geopolitical contexts, the authors demonstrate that terrorism is not confined to any single region, ideology, or tactical approach. The book's flexible structure allows instructors and readers to focus on specific aspects most relevant to their interests. It will be an essential text for upperlevel undergraduate courses in political science, international relations, security studies, peace and conflict studies, and history, and an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexity of global terrorism and the challenges it presents to the entire world.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Endordesments
- Half-Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of Tables
- In Memory of James M. Lutz
- Preface to the Fifth Edition
- 1 Terrorism in the World Today and Yesterday
- 2 Definition, Classification, and Causes
- 3 Strategy, Tactics, Weapons, and Targets
- 4 State Sponsors and Supporters of Terrorism
- 5 Religious Justifâication for Terrorism
- 6 Ethnic and National Bases of Terrorism
- 7 Terrorism and Ideologies of the Left
- 8 Terrorism and Ideologies of the Right
- 9 Terrorism and Multiple Motivations
- 10 State Use of Domestic Terrorism
- 11 Countries with Multiple Crises of Terrorism
- 12 Counterterrorism
- 13 TerrorismA Continuing Phenomenon
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Index