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The Basics
Terrorism: The Basics
Terrorism: The Basics is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in one of the most discussed, written about and analysed aspects of modern life. Common misconceptions are dispelled as the authors provide clear and jargon-free answers to the big questions:
What does terrorism involve?
Who can be classified as a terrorist?
What are terrorists trying to achieve?
Who are the supporters of terrorism? Can there ever be an end to terrorist activity?
These questions and more are answered with reference to contemporary groups and situations allowing readers to relate theory to what they have seen on the news. Written with clarity and insight, this book is the perfect first book on terrorism for students of all levels.
What does terrorism involve?
Who can be classified as a terrorist?
What are terrorists trying to achieve?
Who are the supporters of terrorism? Can there ever be an end to terrorist activity?
These questions and more are answered with reference to contemporary groups and situations allowing readers to relate theory to what they have seen on the news. Written with clarity and insight, this book is the perfect first book on terrorism for students of all levels.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published February 22, 2011
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May 22, 2017
Their definition: Terrorism involves political aims and motives. It is violent or threatens violence. It is designed to generate fear in a target audience that extends beyond the immediate victims of the violence.
The violence is conducted by an identifiable organization. The violence involves a non-state actor or actors as either the perpetrator, the victim of the violence, or both.
Finally, the acts of violence are designed to create power in situations in which power previously had been lacking (i.e. the violence attempts to enhance the power base of the organization undertaking the actions).
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The violence is conducted by an identifiable organization. The violence involves a non-state actor or actors as either the perpetrator, the victim of the violence, or both.
Finally, the acts of violence are designed to create power in situations in which power previously had been lacking (i.e. the violence attempts to enhance the power base of the organization undertaking the actions).
Can't disagree.
February 18, 2016
This book was a big disappointment. It was a very superficial covering of terrorism that describes terrorist organizations as dissident groups. There are much better books, such as The Terrorism Lectures, that provide a much more objective and comprehensive basic overview of terrorism.
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