Placing terrorists and terrorist activities within their sociopolitical settings, this volume contains essays by 16 experts on the major theories, typologies, c

Examines global terrorist networks and discusses the long-term future of terrorism.

This textbook is a comprehensive introduction to global terrorism, intended to help students understand the history, politics, ideologies & strategies of both c

The United States Department of Defense defines terrorism as 'the calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful violence to inculcate fear; intended

Defining terrorism -- The end of empire and the origins of contemporary terrorism -- The internationalization of terrorism -- Religion and terrorism -- Suicide