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Taylor & Francis Global Terrorism 4Th Edition by James Lutz
Global Terrorism, 4th edition continues to provide students with the most comprehensive introduction to terrorism as a global phenomenon. It introduces students to history, politics, ideologies, and strategies of both contemporary and earlier terrorist groups. Written in a clear and accessible style, each chapter explains a distinctive aspect of terrorism and discusses a wide variety of detailed case studies from around the world. Although the focus is on the contemporary, the book also includes discussion of preceding terrorist groups. Building on the strengths of the first three editions, this edition includes new material on:* Attacks by ISIS in Europe* Unrest in Afghanistan and Pakistan* Russia and Chechnya* Violence in Iraq* Decades of terrorism in Northern Ireland, Sri Lanka, Colombia, and the Basque region of Spain* Right wing terrorism in the United StatesThe unique combination of a genuinely historical focus and truly global coverage makes this an ideal introductory textbook for anyone interested in the study of terrorism. 1 Terrorism in the World, Today and Yesterday Terms Further reading 2 What Is Terrorism? Definition and Classification Defining terrorism Classification and categories Causes of terrorism Prevalence of terrorism Summary Terms Further reading 3 Strategy, Tactics, Weapons, and Targets Strategies Techniques Weapons Targets Summary Terms Further reading 4 State Sponsors and Supporters of Terrorism True State Control Active State Support of Foreign Terrorists Passive State Support of Foreign Terrorists Case Studies 4.1 Italy and Hungary against Yugoslavia 4.2 Iran 4.3 The United States and the Contras in Nicaragua 4.4 India and Pakistan Summary Terms Further reading 5 Religious Justification for Terrorism Terrorism and the world's religions Case studies 5.1 The Zealots in Judea 5.2 The Sikhs and Khalistan 5.3 Aum Shinrikyo (Supreme Truth) 5.4 Hizballah 5.5 Anti-abortion activities in the United States 5.6 Al Qaeda, ISIS, and the global jihad Summary Terms Further reading 6 Ethnic and National Bases of Terrorism Modernity and ethnic conflict Case Studies 6.1 The Boston Tea Party 6.2 Basque nationalists in Spain 6.3 Dayaks in Borneo 6.4 The Palestinian Liberation Organization and the struggle with Israel Summary Terms Further reading 7 Terrorism and Ideologies of the Left Ideology and beliefs Dissatisfaction from the left Case studies 7.1 The Red Brigades in Italy 7.2 The Montoneros in Argentina 7.3 Naxalites in India 7.4 Environmental defense and animal rights groups Summary Terms Further reading 8 Terrorism and Ideologies of the Right Right-wing dissatisfaction: Marxism and minorities Case Studies 8.1 Stormtroopers in Weimar Germany 8.2 The Ku Klux Klan (1920s and 1930s) 8.3 The American Militia/Patriot movement 8.4 Neo-Nazis and skinheads in Europe Summary Terms Further reading 9 Terrorism and Multiple Motivations Terrorist campaigns with complex causes Case studies 9.1 Irish nationalists in Northern Ireland 9.2 Columbia: Leftists and drug cartels 9.3 Russia's Chechen Quagmire 9.4 Troubles in the Philippines 9.5 D-Company, Laskar-i-Tiaba, ad PakistanSummary Terms Further reading 10 State Use of Domestic Terrorism Instead of Repression Government induced fear and compliance Government complicity in terrorism by non-state groups Genocide and ethnic cleansing Case studies 10.1 The Reign of Terror and the French Revolution 10.2 Zimbabwe under Mugabe 10.3 Ethnic cleansing in Bosnia and Herzegovina 10.4 Southern Sudan and Darfur 10.5 Genocide in Rwanda Summary Terms Further reading 11 Countries with Multiple Crises of Terrorism The prevalence of multiple crises Case Studies11.1 Waves of violence and terrorism in Sri Lanka 11.2 Terrorism and insurgency in Iraq 11.3 Terrorist violence in Turkey11.4 Nigeria: Religion, ethnicity, and environmentalism11.5 Afghanistan and PakistanSummary Terms Further reading 12 Counterterrorism Techniques of counterterrorism Weapons of mass destruction and mass casualties The issue of civil liberties Summary Terms Further reading 13 Terrorism: A Continuing Phenomenon Why terrorism continues What we know from the historical experience