Terrorists and terrorism in the contemporary world / David J. Whittaker.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Whittaker, David J., 1925-2017.

Series:

Making of the contemporary world

The making of the contemporary world

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terrorism.

Terrorists.

Physical Description:

viii, 172 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2004.

Summary:

"Terrorists and Terrorism in the Contemporary World" is an accessible introduction to terrorists and their psychology in an historical context. Focusing on a variety of prominent terrorist groups together with a number of less notorious ones, readers are encouraged to think about the mindset, motivation, and tactics of terrorists. David J. Whittaker also discusses the problems of countering these terrorists. Taking into account the importance of the thinking and persuasions of terrorists in earlier years, the book also links contemporary terrorists with those who came before them. The very topical discussion of possible future forms of terrorism is also analyzed.

Contents:

Problems in definition

Terrorism today and yesterday

Terrorists in groups

Terrorists and their motivation

Three terrorist profiles

Tactics and methods

Terrorists and the media

Ethical and moral issues

Future forms of terrorism

Countering terrorists

Resume and further enquiry.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [153]-157) and index.

ISBN:

0415320860

0415320852

OCLC:

53058964