The New Age of Terrorism and the International Political System
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Did the 9/11 attacks on the US usher in a new age of mass-casualty terrorism and war on 'terrorist groups of a global reach? Adrian Guelke questions whether terrorism has evolved into a new form of political violence or whether it remains essentially unchanged, with violent acts by small groups pursuing their struggles against 'imperialism' and the West. He explores the varying perceptions of, and reactions to, violent acts in the developed and developing worlds both within and across national boundaries and examines how 'terrorist' groups join the peace process and take their part in state, society and 'legitimate' government.This stimulating and strongly-argued interpretation of terrorism uncovers its theoretical and practical mainsprings and shows that 9/11, the subsequent attacks in London, Madrid, Bali, and even the concept of a global war on terrorism, may have changed perceptions and increased the fear of mass-casualties, but have not altered its basic nature. The study is now even more vital for students, policy-makers, those involved in politics and conflict resolution and, especially, general readers.
Table of Contents
New Preface for the Revised Edition
Preface
Introduction: barriers to understanding terrorism
Distinguishing terrorism from other forms of violence
The poverty of general explanations
Varieties of terrorisms
The legitimization of terror
On the fringe: political violence in stable democracies
Bomb culture: the case of Northern Ireland
Violence, inequality and the Third World
The international dimensions of terrorism
Stopping terrorism
Conclusion: the end of terrorism?
Afterword
Epilogue
Notes
Concise bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | 27 Nov 2008 |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 264 |
| ISBN | 9781845118037 |
| Imprint | I.B. Tauris |
| Dimensions | 216 x 138 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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