A concise and accessible survey of this topical and complex subject, this is the first book of its type to focus on the terrorists, and their psychology, in an historical context.Focusing on a variety of prominent terrorist groups together with a number of less notorious ones, the book encourages readers to think about the mindset, motivation and tactics of terrorists. David J. Whittaker analyzes examples of terrorists working as individuals, such as Timothy Mc Veigh, and those working in groups, such as Al-Qaida, over the last two or three decades. He goes on to discuss the problems of countering these terrorists and the possible forms terrorism could take in the future.Fascinating reading, this book will prove extremely informative to any student or researcher of this complex modern-day issue.
David J. Whittaker
Terrorists and Terrorism [EPUB ebook]
In the Contemporary World
Terrorists and Terrorism [EPUB ebook]
In the Contemporary World
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Langue Anglais ● Format EPUB ● Pages 192 ● ISBN 9781134360048 ● Maison d’édition Taylor and Francis ● Publié 2004 ● Téléchargeable 3 fois ● Devise EUR ● ID 4131861 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM
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