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9780415221344: The Terrorism Reader (Routledge Readers in History)
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ISBN 10: 041522134X ISBN 13: 9780415221344
Editorial: Routledge, 2001

Sinopsis

The Terrorism Reader explores all the aspects of terrorism from its definition, psychological and sociological effects, legal and ethical issues to counter-terrorism. In a particularly original way, this reader illustrates the growth and variety of terrorism with a series of 12 case-studies from four continents, including:

* ETA and Spain
* Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
* Shining Path in Peru
* Liberation Tigers in Sri Lanka
* IRA and UFF in Northern Ireland
* Quaddafi Regime in Libya.

The book provides an intriguing introduction to a notorious and puzzling international phenomenon. Drawing together material from a variety of experts, it makes their opinions on terrorism easily accessible, allowing understanding, conjecture and debate.

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Críticas

'One of the book's strengths is its ability to see beyond particular conflicts to analogies across the world, including chapters on Libya, Sri Lanka, Algeria and Italy.' - The Australian Jewish News

'a detailed introduction [with] good insight into the mindset and motives of terrorists'- Scottish Association of Teachers of History, History Teaching Review

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The Terrorism Reader explores all the aspects of terrorism from its definition, psychological and sociological effects, legal and ethical issues to counter-terrorism. In a particularly original way, this reader illustrates the growth and variety of terrorism with a series of 12 case-studies from four continents, including:

* ETA and Spain
* Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
* Shining Path in Peru
* Liberation Tigers in Sri Lanka
* IRA and UFF in Northern Ireland
* Quaddafi Regime in Libya.

The book provides an intriguing introduction to a notorious and puzzling international phenomenon. Drawing together material from a variety of experts, it makes their opinions on terrorism easily accessible, allowing understanding, conjecture and debate.

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Editorial
Routledge
Año de publicación
2001
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
041522134X
ISBN 13 
9780415221344
Encuadernación
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Número de edición
1
Número de páginas
304
Editor
Whittaker David J.
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
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