Beschreibung:
What is terrorism and where does it come from? Who are the people who perpetrate terror? What are their motives? Terrorism is now everybody's major and constant fear. This easy-to-read, concise account of terrorism provides the essential global guide to understanding what the threat is and exactly where it comes from. Without this knowledge, argues David Whittaker, there can be no way forward in prevention and control. The book looks in particular at how terrorism has shaped and been shaped by the past half century, the driving forces behind it, the methods, the psychology and the money.
AcknowledgementsIntroduction 1 The meaning of terrorism 2 New York and Washington, Madrid, London 3 Terrorism around the world 4 Motives for terrorism 5 Terrorism and religion 6 Fanatics and martyrs 7 Terrorist methods 8 Future types of terrorism 9 Counter-terrorism: the piecemeal approach 10 Terrorism: international efforts to defeat it Where to find out moreIndex