Inside Terrorism

by Bruce Hoffman (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1998

  $3.27

  Terrorism covers a wide variety of causes, encompassing movements such as the IRA, the Baader Meinhoff gang, the Branch Dividians, national and separatist movements, left-wing and right-wing movements, religious movements such as Islamic groups or American white supremacists, and single-issue organizations such as radical anti-abortion or animal rights groups. In this wide-ranging survey, Bruce Hoffman analyzes the causes and future of terrorism, asking questions such as; why do people become terrorists and how do they get their message across? What is the psychology of the terrorist? How does a terrorists group's ideology affect its choice of targets, and of tactics? How is terrorism developing with the onrush of new technology? Is it possible ever to eliminate terrorism or will it remain a lethal fact of modern life? The book aims to offer an authoritative anatomy of one of the most difficult and dangerous areas of contemporary life.

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  Paperback
  2006

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  Bruce Hoffman's Inside Terrorism has remained a seminal work for understanding the historical evolution of terrorism and the terrorist mindset. In this revised edition of the classic text, Hoffman analyzes the new adversaries, motivations, and tactics of global terrorism that have emerged in recent years, focusing specifically on how al Qaeda has changed since 9/11; the reasons behind its resiliency, resonance, and longevity; and its successful use of the Internet and videotapes to build public support and gain new recruits. Hoffman broadens the discussion by evaluating the potential repercussions of the Iraqi insurgency, the use of suicide bombers, terrorist exploitation of new communications media, and the likelihood of a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear terrorist strike. Closer to home, Hoffman reconsiders the Timothy McVeigh case and the threats posed by American Christian white supremacists and abortion opponents as well as those posed by militant environmentalists and animal rights activists. He argues that the attacks on the World Trade Center fundamentally transformed the West's view of the terrorist threat. More relevant and necessary than ever, Inside Terrorism continues to be the definitive work on the history and future of global terrorism.