Terrorism and Global Disorder

Political Violence in the Contemporary World

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Terrorism and Global Disorder

Political Violence in the Contemporary World

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Powerfully argued and thought-provoking, "Terrorism and Global Disorder" asks to what extent the world really changed as a result of the events of 11 September 2001. It argues that the significance of the assault on America has been overstated and that terrorism with a global reach is best seen as a consequence of other, more fundamental changes. The author contends that the development and global outreach of terrorism stem from the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the superpower hegemony, aided by the spread of international technology and communications. He also examines the consequences of the political exploitation of terrorism and underlines the dangers created by the politicization of counter-terrorism for partisan purposes. Above all, this stimulating book attempts to place terrorism - now a word full of nuance and meaning and denoting a phenomenon which occupies so much government energy and money - within the context of history and current affairs. It is an important contribution to the ongoing debate about the causes and nature of terrorism.

Product details

Published 25 Aug 2006
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 296
ISBN 9781850438045
Imprint I.B. Tauris
Dimensions Not specified
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Author

Adrian Guelke

ADRIAN GUELKE is Professor of Comparative Politics…

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