Global Terrorism
Autor Brenda J. Lutz, Andrew T. H. Tan, Julian Drooganen Limba Engleză Paperback – 26 noi 2025
Global Terrorism, Fifth Edition, features a variety of comprehensive case studies, and expanded coverage on:
- The intersection between terrorism and insurgency
- Modern terrorism financing networks
- Emerging weapons and tactical innovations, such as the use of drones and online extremism
- Right-Wing Extremism (RWE)
- Updated case studies
- The Hamas–Israel conflict in Gaza
- Counter-terrorism strategies
- How terrorism ends
By placing contemporary events within broader historical and geopolitical contexts, the authors demonstrate that terrorism is not confined to any single region, ideology, or tactical approach. The book’s flexible structure allows instructors and readers to focus on specific aspects most relevant to their interests. It will be an essential text for upperlevel undergraduate courses in political science, international relations, security studies, peace and conflict studies, and history, and an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexity of global terrorism and the challenges it presents to the entire world.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781032849645
ISBN-10: 1032849649
Pagini: 404
Dimensiuni: 174 x 246 mm
Greutate: 0.75 kg
Ediția:5. Auflage
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1032849649
Pagini: 404
Dimensiuni: 174 x 246 mm
Greutate: 0.75 kg
Ediția:5. Auflage
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
Public țintă
General, Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate CoreCuprins
Memorial PageTable of Contents 1. Terrorism in the World, Today, and Yesterday 2.What is Terrorism? Definition and Classification Defining terrorismClassification and categoriesCauses of terrorismPrevalence of terrorismSummary3.Strategy, Tactics, Weapons, and Targets StrategiesTechniques Weapons TargetsSummary4.State Sponsors and Supporters of Terrorism Passive State Support of Foreign TerroristsActive State Support of Foreign TerrorismTrue State ControlCase Studies:Italy and Hungary against YugoslaviaIran sponsorship of HezbollahThe US and the Contras in Nicaragua India and PakistanSummary5.Religious Justification for Terrorism Terrorism and the World’s ReligionsCase Studies:The Zealots in Judea (historical case study)The Sikhs and KhalistanAum Shinrikyo (Supreme Truth) JapanAnti- abortion activities in the US Al Qaeda and its affiliatesISISSummary6. Ethnic and National Bases of Terrorism Modernity and Ethnic Conflict Case Studies:Xinjiang Separatism in ChinaHamasThe Boston Tea Party Basque Nationalists in SpainDayaks in BorneoThe Palestine Liberation Organization and the struggle with IsraelSummary7.Terrorism and Ideologies of the Left Ideology and BeliefsDissatisfaction from the LeftPossibly add Maoist rebellion in rebellion in PhilippinesCase Studies:The Red Brigades in ItalyThe Montenero's in ArgentinaNew Peoples’ Army in PhilippinesMaoist rebellion in the PhilippinesNaxalites in IndiaSummary8.Terrorism and Ideologies of the Right Ideologies, Strategies, and Tactics Right-wing Dissatisfaction: Marxism, Globalization, Conspiracies Case Studies:Stormtroopers in Weimar Germany The Klu Klux Klan (1920s and 1930s) Right-wing Terrorism Online: The Christchurch Attack The American Militia/Patriot Movement Neo/Nazis and anti-immigrant groups in Europe (Oslo attack etc) Non-Western right-wing terrorism: India Summary9.Terrorism and Multiple Motivations (Update)Terrorist Campaigns with Complex CausesCase Studies:Irish Nationalists and Northern IrelandColumbia: Leftists and Drug CartelsCriminal Activity and radical Islamism in India Summary10.State Use of Domestic Terrorism and Repression (Update)Government Induced Fear and ComplianceGovernments Complicity in Terrorism by Non-State GroupsGenocide and Ethnic CleansingCase Studies:The Reign of Terror and the French RevolutionZimbabwe under Robert MugabeHamas/GazaEthnic Cleansing in Bosnia and HerzegovinaSouthern Sudan and DarfurGenocide in RwandaSummary11. Countries with Multiple Linked Crises of Terrorism The prevalence of Multiple CrisesCase Studies:Waves of Violence and Terrorism in Sri Lanka: LTTE to the Islamic State Turkey: Left vs RightIraq under Occupation Nigeria and the Impact of Petroleum Turmoil in Pakistan and Afghanistan Summary12. Counterterrorism Techniques of CounterterrorismCountering Violent Extremism (CVE): Community engagement, rehabilitation, and countering online radicalizationWeapons of mass destruction and mass casualtiesThe issues of civil libertiesSummary13.Terrorism: The Continuing PhenomenonWhy terrorism continues i.e. What the outlook is.What we know from the historical experiencesHow terrorism endsGlossaryBibliographyIndex
Recenzii
"Global Terrorism remains the gold standard for students and professionals seeking a comprehensive and objective global breath with an understanding of terrorism. The authors offer a powerful combination of clarity, and scholarly thunder. This fifth edition is essential reading for courses in political science and security studies and beyond..."
– Dr. Tony Piscitelli, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Norwich University, UK
"The fifth edition continues the practice of the previous four in providing a comprehensive coverage of terrorism in a global setting, not just on the Middle East and/or Islam. The case study approach provides students with the necessary details on many different types of terrorist groups and other aspects of terrorism, such as weapons, strategies, targets, ideologies, and counterterrorism. Global Terrorism is well written and is unique in its coverage and organization."
– Jeffrey Ian Ross, PhD, University of Baltimore, USA
"Now in its fully revised and updated fifth edition, Global Terrorism remains the definitive textbook and reference for the study of terrorism and violent non-state actors in the contemporary world. Comprehensive, clear, and authoritative, it is an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners alike. Highly recommended."
– Professor Michael Rainsborough, Academic Principal, Australian War College, Canberra, Australia
– Dr. Tony Piscitelli, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Norwich University, UK
"The fifth edition continues the practice of the previous four in providing a comprehensive coverage of terrorism in a global setting, not just on the Middle East and/or Islam. The case study approach provides students with the necessary details on many different types of terrorist groups and other aspects of terrorism, such as weapons, strategies, targets, ideologies, and counterterrorism. Global Terrorism is well written and is unique in its coverage and organization."
– Jeffrey Ian Ross, PhD, University of Baltimore, USA
"Now in its fully revised and updated fifth edition, Global Terrorism remains the definitive textbook and reference for the study of terrorism and violent non-state actors in the contemporary world. Comprehensive, clear, and authoritative, it is an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners alike. Highly recommended."
– Professor Michael Rainsborough, Academic Principal, Australian War College, Canberra, Australia
Notă biografică
Brenda J. Lutz earned a PhD in politics from the University of Dundee in the United Kingdom. She is a Political Scientist in the Boston area, and specialises in terrorism, international political violence, and animal justice. She has presented at conferences around the world and has written numerous books, chapters, and articles; many with the late James M. Lutz.
Andrew T. H. Tan (PhD) is a graduate of Sydney, Cambridge, and the National University of Singapore. He is Non-Resident Principal Fellow at the Institute for Indo-Pacific Affairs, New Zealand, and was previously Professor of Security Studies, Macquarie University, Australia. He specialises in security studies, terrorism and insurgency, defence studies, and Indo-Pacific international relations. He is author, co-author, editor, and co-editor of 25 books.
Julian Droogan is a Professor, School of International Studies at Macquarie University, Australia. He is also Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism (Routledge). His research focuses on online extremism and disinformation, South Asian violent extremism, and terrorist cultures.
Andrew T. H. Tan (PhD) is a graduate of Sydney, Cambridge, and the National University of Singapore. He is Non-Resident Principal Fellow at the Institute for Indo-Pacific Affairs, New Zealand, and was previously Professor of Security Studies, Macquarie University, Australia. He specialises in security studies, terrorism and insurgency, defence studies, and Indo-Pacific international relations. He is author, co-author, editor, and co-editor of 25 books.
Julian Droogan is a Professor, School of International Studies at Macquarie University, Australia. He is also Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism (Routledge). His research focuses on online extremism and disinformation, South Asian violent extremism, and terrorist cultures.
Descriere
This thoroughly revised and updated edition explores the evolution and persistence of terrorism by examining the core motivations-religious, ethnic, and political- driving violent extremist groups and individuals.