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Teach Yourself: Understanding Terrorism

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Know the issues behind this crucial topic

Never shying away from controversial or difficult questions, "Teach Yourself Understanding Terrorism" is a fascinating and thought-provoking read. It considers how we define terrorism before turning its attention on individual terrorists, terrorist groups, and organizations.

Packed full of in-depth case studies, you will gain an insight into the root causes and catalysts, the recruitment patterns, and leading figures in organizations such as the Provisional IRA, Al-Qaeda, Hezbollah, and the Tamil Tigers. Drawing on Dr. John Horgan's vast research into the psychological aspects of political violence, this book also focuses on the psychology of terrorism and analyzes the possible responses to this complex phenomenon.

Language: English

Pages: 224

Format: Paperback

Release: February 20, 2009

ISBN 13: 9780071545129

Teach Yourself: Understanding Terrorism

0/5 ( ratings)

Know the issues behind this crucial topic

Never shying away from controversial or difficult questions, "Teach Yourself Understanding Terrorism" is a fascinating and thought-provoking read. It considers how we define terrorism before turning its attention on individual terrorists, terrorist groups, and organizations.

Packed full of in-depth case studies, you will gain an insight into the root causes and catalysts, the recruitment patterns, and leading figures in organizations such as the Provisional IRA, Al-Qaeda, Hezbollah, and the Tamil Tigers. Drawing on Dr. John Horgan's vast research into the psychological aspects of political violence, this book also focuses on the psychology of terrorism and analyzes the possible responses to this complex phenomenon.

Language: English

Pages: 224

Format: Paperback

Release: February 20, 2009

ISBN 13: 9780071545129

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