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Terrorism Reader

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.

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 304
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780415221344
  • Genres
  • terrorism, history
  • Release date
  • 2001