Terrorism

The Present Threat in Context

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Stephen Sloan

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Hardback

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When we think 'terrorism', our minds conjure up dramatic and horrifying images of hijackings, suicide bombings, assassinations and various other forms of brutal carnage. Placing terrorist acts within a historical context, this book helps us understand the causes, dynamics and outcomes of terrorism. Providing a concise history of terrorism since the French Revolution, the author considers the relationship between terrorism and warfare, crime, technology globalization and the state. He investigates the meaning of the word 'terrorism' and shows how the definition and practice have both evolved over time. Throughout, he considers what motivates terrorists and what they hope to accomplish. Written by a pioneer in the field, Terrorism: A Brief History offers a practical assessment of domestic and international threats to security. This book will help anyone concerned about terrorism learn to evaluate the risks in a rational way, devoid of the hysteria that so often dominates the subject.

Author Biography:

Stephen Sloan is University Professor and Fellow in the Global Perspectives Office at the University of Central Florida. He is the author of several books, including most recently, Terrorism: Assassins to Zealots, co-authored with Sean Kendall. John C. Bersia is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who writes for the Orlando Sentinel.

Release date Australia

August 1st, 2006

Author

Stephen Sloan

Audiences

General (US: Trade)
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Illustrations

bibliography, index

Pages

160

Dimensions

156x234x12

ISBN-13

9781845203436

Product ID

6035873

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