Terrorism - A Critical Introduction

This innovative text provides a much-needed critical introduction to terrorism. Cutting-edge research on contemporary issues is combined with new insights into long-debated issues such as the definition of terrorism, the nature of the terrorist threat and counter-terrorism strategies. Showing that the methods we adopt as well as the material we study are vital for a clear understanding of the subject, this text goes beyond traditional IR approaches to rethink popular beliefs and assumptions about terrorism. Taking a genuinely global and integrated approach, this book is an ideal entry into the study of terrorism.In the years since 9/11, terrorism has been transformed into an issue of global significance. Terrorism and the war on terror has affected virtually every aspect of modern life, and a precise understanding of terrorism is now more important - and contentious - than ever. This text examines the origins, perceptions of, and responses to, terrorism and counter-terrorism in the contemporary world. It takes into account recent developments on the world stage as well as within - and in response to - critical terrorism studies.This text is the ultimate companion for students studying terrorism as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. It guides students step-by-step to have a deeper understanding of terrorism and a more nuanced approach to their studies.New to this Edition:- Fully revised second edition of a leading text on an increasingly popular topic- New sections on ''the war on terror''- New discussion questions, further reading and web links>

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Br, Marie Breen-Smyth, Jeroen Gunning, Gunning Jeroen, Richar Jackson, Richard Jackson, Richard (University of Otago Jackson, Richard Smyth Jackson, Le Jarvis, Lee Jarvis, Jarvis Lee, Marie Breen Smyth
• Editore: Bloomsbury
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 12.04.2011
• EAN: 9780230221185
• ISBN: 978-0-230-22118-5
• Dimensioni: 150 mm x 230 mm x 20 mm
• Categorie: Saggistica; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva; POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Arms Control, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Terrorism, Terrorism, armed struggle, Arms negotiation & control, Arms negotiation and control, 42624; assessment; gender; state; terrorism; violence; war