Terrorists and Terrorism: In the Contemporary World

by Whittaker; David J.

• ISBN13: 9780415320856
• ISBN10: 0415320852
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-05-07
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Terrorists and Terrorism in the Contemporary Worldis an accessible introduction to terrorists and their psychology in an historical context. Focusing on a variety of prominent terrorist groups together with a number of less notorious ones, readers are encouraged to think about the mindset, motivation, and tactics of terrorists. David J. Whittaker also discusses the problems of countering these terrorists. Taking into account the importance of the thinking and persuasions of terrorists in earlier years, the book also links contemporary terrorists with those who came before them. The very topical discussion of possible future forms of terrorism is also analyzed.

Author Biography

David J. Whittaker was Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Teesside and is now retired.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Problems in definition	1	(12)
Terrorism today and yesterday	13	(20)
Terrorists in groups	33	(16)
Terrorists and their motivation	49	(14)
Three terrorist profiles	63	(12)
Tactics and methods	75	(16)
Terrorists and the media	91	(10)
Ethical and moral issues	101	(14)
Future forms of terrorism	115	(14)
Countering terrorists	129	(14)
Resume and further enquiry	143	(10)
Appendix I Where to find out more	153	(6)
Appendix II Contemporary terrorist groups	159	(4)
Appendix III Chronology of terrorist incidents 1968--2003	163	(6)
Index	169