Terrorism : the basics

Format:

Book

Title:

Terrorism : the basics

Author:

Lutz, James M.

ISBN:

9780415573337

9780415573344

Publication Information:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2011.

Physical Description:

xii, 176 pages ; 21 cm.

Series title(s):

Basics (Routledge (Firm))

Contents:

1. What is terrorism? -- 2. What do terrorists want? -- 3. Who becomes a terrorist? -- 4. What are the techniques? -- 5. Who are the targets? -- 6. Who supports terrorists? -- 7. What can be done to counter terrorism? -- 8. What are some of the major groups? -- 9. Will terrorism continue? -- 10. Overview.

Summary:

Common misconceptions about the nature of terrorism and terrorists themselves 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?

Subject(s):

Terrorism -- United States.

Terrorism -- United States -- Prevention.

Terrorism -- Government policy -- United States.

National security -- United States.

Terrorists -- United States.

Terrorism.

Geographic Term:

United States.

Added Author:

Lutz, Brenda J., 1957-

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Summary

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? Whonbsp;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.

Author Notes

James M. Lutz is a Professor of Political Science at Indiana University-Purdue University, USA, and Brenda J. Lutz received her PhD in Politics from the University of Dundee, Scotland. They have collaborated on a great number of works dealing with terrorism including major textbooks, edited collections and more than a dozen articles and book chapters dealing with various aspects of terrorism.