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Understanding Terrorism : Challenges, Perspectives, and Issuesby: Gus Martin
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Abstract<I><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT></I><P><FONT SIZE="2"><I>"I am very favorably impressed with this book. The author is well informed and an excellent writer. The recommended readings, Web sites, boxes, tables and the like provide very attractive features. There is an abundance of very good historical and current examples.</I></FONT><I><FONT SIZE="2">I would adopt this book for my courses and look forward to its publication." </FONT></I></P><FONT SIZE="2"><I></I></FONT><DIR><I><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT></I><DIR><FONT SIZE="2"><I></I></FONT><DIR><I><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT></I><DIR><FONT SIZE="2"><I></I></FONT><DIR><I><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT></I><DIR><FONT SIZE="2"><I></I></FONT><P ALIGN="RIGHT"><I><FONT SIZE="2">-- </FONT></I><FONT SIZE="2">Frank Hagan, Mercyhurst College</FONT></P><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT></DIR><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT></DIR><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT></DIR><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT></DIR><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT></DIR><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT></DIR><FONT SIZE="2"></FONT><B></B><P><B> </B></P><B></B><P>The study of terrorism requires a review of the events, ideas, motivations, and histories that result in terrorist acts, as well as an examination of the theories that help explain this volatile behavior. <B>Understanding Terrorism: Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues</B> is a dynamic textbook for students who wish to explore the phenomenon of terrorism past and present. The text begins with a conceptual overview of terrorism, progresses to a focused discussion of the terrorists, investigates the nuances of the terrorist trade, and concludes with a final analysis of modern terrorism. </P> <P> </P><B></B><P><B>Understanding Terrorism </B>is a primary source of information about terrorist typologies, the cause of terrorist violence, and responses to terrorism. The content emphasizes key perspectives and identifies critical issues, which also makes it an excellent resource for developing critical thinking on the subject. Accessibly written, each chapter has historical examples, case studies, discussion boxes, and Web exercises.</P><P> </P><B></B><P><B>Features and Benefits:</B></P><B></B><UL><B></B><I></I><LI><I>Comprehensive yet Accessible.</I> The text is written in an engaging style and includes appendixes that present focused information, including a chronology of historical events, a complete glossary, recommended Web sites and a list of relevant documentaries and dramatic films. </LI><I></I><LI><I>Compelling.</I><I>Cases in Point</I> provide a "reality check" for important theoretical concepts discussed in the chapter and <I>Perspectives</I> are boxed topics of special interest for students. </LI> <I></I><LI><I>Stimulating.</I> Discussion boxes present provocative information and pose challenging questions to promote critical thinking and further debate. </LI><I></I><LI><I>Interactive. </I>Web exercises are included for students and instructors to explore and discuss information found on the Internet. </LI></UL><P> </P><P>Recommended for undergraduate and graduate students taking terrorism courses in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, political science, and public administration. </P>
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