Serenade of suffering : a portrait of Middle East terrorism, 1968-1993 / Richard J. Chasdi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chasdi, Richard J., 1958-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terrorism--Middle East.

Terrorism.

Middle East.

Physical Description:

xv, 265 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, [1999]

Summary:

In this book, Richard Chasdi brings an impressive degree of scientific rigor and statistical analysis to bear on the topic of terrorist violence in the contemporary Middle East. He has constructed an original and highly useful typology of terrorist groups which takes into consideration three main factors: ideology, goals, and recruitment patterns. With the assistance of this functional typology, Chasdi argues that future acts of terrorism -- including likely targets -- can be predicted, thereby allowing for preventive measures to be taken on both the local and international levels. Yet Serenade of Suffering is more than just a tool for anti-terrorist professionals. It is also an insightful and complex portrait of modern terrorism in general: its root causes, the key differences between state-sponsored and non-state terrorist organizations, and the questionable wisdom of trying to distinguish between "good" and "bad" types of terrorism. A "must-read" for area specialists, students of conflict studies, and international development professionals.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0739100572

OCLC:

40500890