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Title The terrorism reader / edited by David J. Whittaker
Published New York : Routledge, 2001

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Description x, 294 pages ; 25 cm
Contents Pt. 1. Characteristics of terrorism -- 1. Definition of terrorism -- 2. Motivation for terrorism -- 3. Terrorism's worldwide occurrence -- Pt. 2. Twelve terrorism case-studies -- 4. Lebanon -- 5. Libya -- 6. Sri Lanka -- 7. Northern Ireland -- 8. Argentina -- 9. Spain -- 10. Algeria -- 11. Peru -- 12. Colombia -- 13. Germany -- 14. Italy -- 15. South Africa -- 16. Twelve terrorism case-studies: conclusion -- Pt. 3. Prevention and control of terrorism -- 17. Counter-terrorism: ethical and legal considerations -- 18. Counter-terrorism: programmes and strategies
Summary The Terrorism Reader explores all the aspects of terrorism, from its definition, its psychological and sociological effects, legal and ethical issues to counter-terrorism. A series of 12 case studies illustrate the growth and variety of terrorism
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [279]-292) and index
Notes English
Subject Terrorism -- Case studies.
Terrorism -- Prevention.
Terrorism.
Genre/Form Case studies.
Author Whittaker, David J., 1925-
LC no. 00051703
ISBN 0415221331 (cased)
041522134X (paperback)