Summary
Contents
Subject index
This book introduces you to the key issues in contemporary studies on Terrorism. Its interdisciplinary approach provides a unique intellectual rigour which introduces readers to cutting-edge research. Bringing together chapters contributed by members of the Terrorism and Political Violence Association network, it offers an insight into a variety of traditional and critical perspectives. It also equips Undergraduate and Postgraduate students with the study skills needed to succeed in coursework and assignments, especially dissertation work. Drawing on the expertise of TAPVA members, this book: • Explores contemporary issues, such as drone warfare, state violence, children and political violence, cyber-terrorism and de-radicalisation. • Features case studies drawn from a range of international examples, lists of further reading, key concepts and questions for use in seminars and private study. • Provides you with study skills content designed to help you complete your dissertation. This is the perfect textbook to guide you through your studies in terrorism, political violence, international security and strategic studies.
Front Matter
Chapters
- Introduction
- APPROACHING THE STUDY OF TERRORISM AND POLITICAL VIOLENCE
- Chapter 1: Locating Terrorism Studies
- Chapter 2: Terrorism and Ethics
- Chapter 3: A History of Terrorism: Ideology, Tactics and Organization
- Chapter 4: Cyberterrorism: What is it and What Threat Does it Pose?
- Chapter 1: A Critical Approach: Violence, ‘Victims’ and ‘Innocents’
- Chapter 2: A Critical View of Critical Terrorism Studies
- Chapter 3: The Global War on Terror and State Terrorism
- UNDERSTANDING TERRORISM
- Chapter 5: The Root Causes of Terrorism
- Chapter 6: Supporting Terrorism
- Chapter 7: Terrorism, Communication and the Media
- Chapter 4: IEDs, Martyrs, Civil Wars and Terrorists
- Chapter 5: Towards Global Jihadism
- Chapter 6: Living with Terror, Not Living in Terror: The Impact of Chronic Terrorism on Israeli Society
- HOW TERRORISM ENDS
- Chapter 8: How Terrorism Ends
- Chapter 9: Conflict Resolution and Terrorists as Spoilers
- Chapter 10: Individual Disengagement from Terrorist Groups
- Chapter 7: De-radicalization, Disengagement and the Attitudes–Behavior Debate
- Chapter 8: Drone Warfare
- RESOURCES
- Chapter 1: Study Skills for Dissertations, Essays and Exams
- Chapter 2: Conducting Field Research on Terrorism
- Conclusion
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