Terrorism and Counterterrorism

"Focusing on the continued terrorist threat by jihadist groups, such as Al Qaeda and ISIS, and homegrown violent far-right and far-left extremists in the West, Terrorism and Counterterrorism investigates this form of political violence in a historical and contemporary context. In this comprehensive and highly readable text, renowned expert Brigitte Nacos clearly defines terrorism's diverse causes, actors, and strategies; outlines anti- and counterterrorist responses; and highlights terrorism's relationship with the public and media. Terrorism and Counterterrorism introduces students to the field's main debates and helps them critically assess our understanding of, and our strategies for, addressing this complex and enduring issue"--

About the author

Brigitte L. Nacos, a political scientist and journalist, was a long-time U.S. correspondent for newspapers in Germany and has taught political science courses at Columbia University for close to three decades.

Summary

Terrorism and Counterterrorism introduces students to the field’s main debates and helps them critically address this complex and enduring issue.

Product details

• Authors: Brigitte L Nacos, Brigitte L. Nacos, Nacos Brigitte L.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.11.2023
• EAN: 9781032264745
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3226474-5
• No. of pages: 462
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; HISTORY / Military / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Terrorism, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Peace, Warfare & defence, Terrorism, armed struggle, Peace studies and conflict resolution, Warfare and defence, Peace studies & conflict resolution