The Terrorism Reader

by David J . Whittaker (Author)

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  Paperback
  2001

  $5.00

  The Terrorism Reader explores all the aspects of terrorism from its definition, psychological and sociological effects, legal and ethical issues to counter-terrorism. In a particularly original way, this reader illustrates the growth and variety of terrorism with a series of 12 case-studies from four continents, including:
  
  * ETA and Spain
  * Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
  * Shining Path in Peru
  * Liberation Tigers in Sri Lanka
  * IRA and UFF in Northern Ireland
  * Quaddafi Regime in Libya.

  The book provides an intriguing introduction to a notorious and puzzling international phenomenon. Drawing together material from a variety of experts, it makes their opinions on terrorism easily accessible, allowing understanding, conjecture and debate.