Global terrorism /
James M. Lutz and Brenda J. Lutz.
- 3rd ed.
- London ; New York : Routledge, 2013.
- xiv, 373 p. : map ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-358) and index.
1. Terrorism in the world, today and yesterday -- 2. What is terrorism? Definition and classification -- 3. Strategy, tactics, weapons and targets -- 4. State sponsors and supporters of terrorism -- 5. Religious justification for terrorism -- 6. Ethnic and national bases of terrorism -- 7. Terrorism and ideologies of the Left -- 8. Terrorism and ideologies of the Right -- 9. Terrorism and multiple motivations -- 10. State use of domestic terrorism and repression -- 11. Countries with multiple crises of terrorism -- 12. Counterterrorism -- 13. Terrorism : a continuing phenomenon.
This textbook is a comprehensive introduction to global terrorism, intended to help students understand the history, politics, ideologies & strategies of both contemporary & older terrorist groups.