Old and New Terrorism
Peter Neumann
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Description for Old and New Terrorism
Hardback. Old and New Terrorism provides the most comprehensive account of the evolution of terrorism in the modern world, and a concise and careful analysis of the forces that have driven its transformation. Series: Understanding Terrorism. Num Pages: 226 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPWL. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 398.
Old and New Terrorism provides the most comprehensive account of the evolution of terrorism in the modern world, and a concise and careful analysis of the forces that have driven its transformation.
The book:
- charts the development of terrorist network structures
- assesses the impact of modern communication systems on the spread of terrorism
- explains the rise of religiously inspired terrorism
- and,shows what lies behind mass-casualty terrorism and the targeting of civilians.
Peter Neumann offers a subtle and sophisticated picture of the shifts in the practice and reception of terrorism, drawing on case studies ranging from the IRA to Al Qaeda. It makes sense ... Read more
This book will be essential reading both for students and experts keen to understand the changing nature of terrorism and how it can best be fought.
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
Series
Understanding Terrorism
Number of Pages
204
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745643755
SKU
V9780745643755
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Ref
99-1
About Peter Neumann
Peter Neumann is Director of the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation and Political Violence (ICSR) at King's College London.
Reviews for Old and New Terrorism
"Advances our understanding of terrorism, its costs and its consequences considerably." International Affairs "It is to be recommended for its careful modesty of approach (and its brevity)." John Lloyd, Financial Times "A timely book that helps the reader and scholars of terrorism define and differentiate what was and is the threat of terrorism. ... Read more