Essentials of Terrorism

by Martin, C. Augustus

• ISBN13: 9781412953139
• ISBN10: 1412953138
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-28
• Publisher: Sage Pubns
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Summary

"Essentials of Terrorism is an ideal anchor textbook for investigating the many aspects of terrorism, political violence, and homeland security. That it is easily adapted to these subjects means that instructors will be able to design a variety of instructional packages around it. In this way, the text is a versatile resource." -SirReadaLot.org Essentials of Terrorism: Concepts and Controversies is a comprehensive yet compact resource that provides a thorough introduction to many facets of the world of modern terrorism. This briefer, captivating version of Gus Martin's popular text Understanding Terrorism, Second Edition is an effective stand-alone textbook for undergraduate classes. It can also be used effectively in conjunction with other resources, such as Martin's collection of readings The New Era of Terrorism or with other supplemental books or journal articles for an upper-level undergraduate or master's level audience. Key Features Provides a foundation for understanding terrorism: Extensive coverage in Chapter 1 helps readers grasp and define the concept of terrorism; each chapter includes extensive historical background. '¢ Presents simple, helpful pedagogical aids to bolster learning: Chapter introductions, chapter perspectives, chapter summaries, discussion boxes, and a glossary bring key concepts to life for students. '¢ Offers engaging coverage of cutting-edge issues: The author addresses contemporary topics, including gender-selective terrorism, media coverage of terrorism issues and related ethical issues, the Internet and terrorism, and religious terrorism. Martin provides additional coverage of the conflict in Iraq to illustrate its impact on international terrorism. '¢ Includes stimulating illustrative aids: Maps and dramatic photos help show the locations of terrorist activity and the devastation caused by terrorist activity; tables and figures allow readers to conduct valuable comparison research and analysis. Ancillaries '¢ A student study site is available containing introductions to journal articles, recommended Web sites, full-text journal articles tied to each chapter, e-flashcards, Web exercises, and more. www.sagepub.com/martinessstudy '¢ Instructors' Resources on CD-ROM provide professors with a test bank, maps, PowerPoint presentations, activity and lecture suggestions, and more. Intended Audience: This is an excellent text, either alone or with readings or other materials, for undergraduate and graduate courses in Terrorism, Homeland Security, International Security, Criminal Justice Administration, Political Conflict, Armed Conflict, and Social Movements in departments of criminal justice, sociology, and political science. It is also suitable for professionals who require instruction in understanding terrorism.

Table of Contents

About the Author	p. x
Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xvi
Understanding Terrorism: A Conceptual Review	p. 1
Defining Terrorism	p. 2
Understanding Political Extremism	p. 3
Formal and Informal Definitions	p. 6
Terrorists or Freedom Fighters?	p. 11
Chapter Summary	p. 16
Key Terms and Concepts	p. 20
Terrorism on the Web	p. 20
Web Exercise	p. 20
Recommended Readings	p. 21
Historical Perspectives and Ideological Origins	p. 22
Historical Perspectives on Terrorism	p. 22
Ideological Origins of Terrorism	p. 26
September 11, 2001 and the New Era of Terrorism	p. 37
Chapter Summary	p. 41
Key Terms and Concepts	p. 42
Terrorism on the Web	p. 43
Web Exercise	p. 43
Recommended Readings	p. 43
Causes of Terrorist Violence	p. 44
Political Violence as the Fruit of Injustice	p. 45
Political Violence as Strategic Choice	p. 51
The Morality of Political Violence	p. 54
Chapter Summary	p. 60
Key Terms and Concepts	p. 63
Terrorism on the Web	p. 63
Web Exercise	p. 63
Recommended Readings	p. 63
Terrorist Environments	p. 65
Terrorism by the State	p. 66
Perspectives on Terrorism by Governments	p. 66
Domestic Terrorism by the State	p. 72
Terrorism as Foreign Policy	p. 81
Chapter Summary	p. 86
Key Terms and Concepts	p. 88
Terrorism on the Web	p. 89
Web Exercise	p. 89
Recommended Readings	p. 89
Terrorism by Dissidents	p. 90
Perspectives on Violent Dissent	p. 92
The Practice of Dissident Terrorism	p. 96
Dissidents and the New Terrorism	p. 104
Chapter Summary	p. 107
Key Terms and Concepts	p. 109
Terrorism on the Web	p. 110
Web Exercise	p. 110
Recommended Readings	p. 110
Religious Terrorism	p. 111
Historical Perspectives on Religious Violence	p. 111
The Practice of Religious Terrorism	p. 120
Trends and Projections	p. 129
Chapter Summary	p. 130
Key Terms and Concepts	p. 131
Terrorism on the Web	p. 132
Web Exercise	p. 132
Recommended Readings	p. 132
International Terrorism	p. 133
Understanding International Terrorism	p. 134
International Terrorist Networks	p. 142
The International Dimension of the New Terrorism	p. 145
Chapter Summary	p. 151
Key Terms and Concepts	p. 152
Terrorism on the Web	p. 152
Web Exercise	p. 152
Recommended Readings	p. 153
Domestic Terrorism in the United States	p. 154
Extremism in America	p. 157
Leftist Terrorism in the United States	p. 162
Right-Wing Terrorism in the United States	p. 168
Chapter Summary	p. 174
Key Terms and Concepts	p. 175
Terrorism on the Web	p. 176
Web Exercise	p. 176
Recommended Readings	p. 177
The Terrorist Battleground	p. 179
Terrorist Violence and the Role of the Media	p. 180
Understanding the Role of the Media	p. 180
Mass Communications and the War for Information	p. 185
Chapter Summary	p. 193
Key Terms and Concepts	p. 195
Terrorism on the Web	p. 195
Web Exercise	p. 195
Recommended Readings	p. 196
Tactics and Targets of Terrorists	p. 197
Understanding Terrorist Objectives	p. 198
The Terrorists' Arsenal	p. 201
Terrorist Targets	p. 209
Chapter Summary	p. 215
Key Terms and Concepts	p. 217
Terrorism on the Web	p. 218
Web Exercise	p. 218
Recommended Readings	p. 218
Counterterrorism and the War on Terrorism	p. 219
The Use of Force	p. 221
Operations Other Than War	p. 229
Legalistic Responses	p. 237
Chapter Summary	p. 245
Key Terms and Concepts	p. 247
Terrorism on the Web	p. 248
Web Exercise	p. 248
Recommended Readings	p. 248
Future Trends and Projections	p. 249
What Does the Future Hold?	p. 249
Revisiting the War on Terrorism	p. 260
Chapter Summary	p. 269
Key Terms and Concepts	p. 271
Terrorism on the Web	p. 271
Recommended Readings	p. 271
Map References	p. 272
National Intelligence Estimate: The Terrorist Threat to the US Homeland	p. 285
Historical Examples
Photo Credits	p. 292
Glossary	p. 293
Notes	p. 311
Index	p. 318
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