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082 _a303.62 LUT 2nd ed
100 _aLutz, James M.
245 0 _aGlobal terrorism
250 _a2nd ed
260 _aLondon
260 _bRoutledge
260 _c2008
300 _a346p.
365 _dPND
520 _aGlobal Terrorism 2nd edition continues to provide students with the most comprehensive introduction to terrorism as a global phenomenon. It introduces students to history, politics, ideologies and strategies of both contemporary and older terrorist groups. Written in a clear and accessible style, each chapter explains a different aspect of terrorism and illustrates this with a wide variety of detailed case studies from across the world. Although the focus is on the contemporary, the book also includes discussion of older terrorist groups. Building on the strengths of the first edition, this edition includes new material on: July 7 attacks in London. Bali bombings. domestic terrorism in Columbia. attacks in Iraq. Al Qaeda, the Tamil Tigers, the IRA. animal rights extremism. The unique combination of a genuinely historical focus and truly global coverage makes this an ideal introductory textbook for anyone studying terrorism.
650 _aTerrorism
700 _aLutz,Brenda J.
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