Terrorism: Understanding the Global Threat, 2nd Edition

This is an accessible account of the concept of terrorism, specifically looking at how it has shaped and been shaped over the past fifty years.

• Includes new analysis of the London bombings of July 7, 2005 and particular attention will focus on the government and public’s reaction to this terrorist attack in comparison with other countries such as the USA and Spain

• Topical - terrorism is the most urgent international theme of today and tomorrow

Acknowledgements

Introduction                                                                                         

1   The meaning of terrorism                                                          

2   New York and Washington, Madrid, London                       

3   Terrorism around the world                                                  

4   Motives for terrorism                                                                    

5   Terrorism and religion                                                

6   Fanatics and martyrs                                                            

7   Terrorist methods                                                                      

8   Future types of terrorism                                                        

9   Counter-terrorism: the piecemeal approach                                

10   Terrorism: international efforts to defeat it                            

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Index