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Christopher Hewitt's comprehensive book surveys the characteristics and causes of terrorism and governmental responses to it. He also examines the organizational structure of terrorist networks, how they are financed and their ideological agendas. Groups covered include: Islamic fundamentalists, white and black racists, black nationalists, revolutionary communists, neo-Nazis, militant Jewish groups, anti-abortionists and migr groups. This book is essential reading for students of American politics and terrorism. It also provides a highly readable account for interested readers wishing to know more about a topic which has recently become tragically relevant to world affairs.
List of contents
Part I - The Latest Atrocity Part II - Before September 11th: American Terrorism since the 1950s Part III - The Political Context of American TerrorismPart IV - The Organisational Dynamics of Terrorism Part V - The Terrorists Part VI - Dealing with TerroristsPart VII - Impacts and ConsequencesPart VIII - The Future of Terrorism in America
About the author
Christopher Hewitt is Professor of Sociology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA.
Summary
Christopher Hewitt's comprehensive book surveys the characteristics and causes of terrorism and governmental responses to it. He also examines the organizational structure of terrorist networks, how they are financed and their ideological agendas. Groups covered include: Islamic fundamentalists, white and black racists, black nationalists, revolutionary communists, neo-Nazis, militant Jewish groups, anti-abortionists and émigré groups. This book is essential reading for students of American politics and terrorism. It also provides a highly readable account for interested readers wishing to know more about a topic which has recently become tragically relevant to world affairs.
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"Everyone interested in terrorism will find this book useful and that includes scholars, law enforcement people, the military services, university classes, and the general public." - David C Rapoport, Editor, Journal of Terrorism and Political Violence
