International Terrorism: An Introduction to Concepts and ActorsBeginning with an introductory chapter on what terrorism is, who employs it, and what forms it takes, Schlagheck illuminates the basic concepts, actors, and issues in international terrorism. He examines such issues as state terrorism, the role of the media, ideological motivations, and terrorism's attack on political democracy. The author includes case studies of the relationship between terrorism and nationalism in Northern Ireland, Armenia, Palestine, and among the Basques and Sikhs. He concludes with the varied responses of the international community to the problem. ISBN 0-669-15454-7 (pbk.): $14.95. |
Contents
Terrorism Past | 15 |
Terrorism and Nationalism | 31 |
State Terrorism | 47 |
Copyright | |
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