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Book SynopsisCaptivating, concise, and accessible,Essentials of Terrorism: Concepts and Controversiescovers key foundational topics by defining terrorism and introducing its history and causes. AuthorGus Martinintroduces readers to the modern landscape of terrorism and discusses terrorist environments (domestic, international, religious, etc.), as well as tactics, targets, and counterterrorism. Included in theSixth Editionis an added focus on U.S. hate crimes and homeland security, in addition to new introductory discussions, information, and data throughout each chapter.
Table of ContentsAbout the Author Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Understanding Terrorism: A Conceptual Review Chapter 1: Defining Terrorism Learning Objectives Understanding Political Extremism Formal and Informal Definitions Objectives and Goals of Terrorism Playing to the Audience: Objectives, Victims, and Constituencies Terrorists or Freedom Fighters? The Political Violence Matrix Chapter Summary Key Terms and Concepts Recommended Readings Chapter 2: Historical Perspectives and Ideological Origins Learning Objectives Historical Perspectives on Terrorism Ideological Origins of Terrorism September 11, 2001, and the New Terrorism Chapter Summary Key Terms and Concepts Recommended Readings Chapter 3: Causes of Terrorist Violence Learning Objectives Political Violence as the Fruit of Injustice Political Violence as Strategic Choice Moral Justifications for Political Violence Chapter Summary Key Terms and Concepts Recommended Readings Chapter 4: Terrorist Violence and the Role of the Media Learning Objectives Understanding the Role of the Media A New Battleground: The War for the Information High Ground Chapter Summary Key Terms and Concepts Recommended Readings Part II: Terrorist Environments Chapter 5: Terrorism by the State Learning Objectives Perspectives on Terrorism by Governments Domestic Terrorism by the State Terrorism as Foreign Policy Chapter Summary Key Terms and Concepts Recommended Readings Chapter 6: Terrorism by Dissidents Learning Objectives Perspectives on Violent Dissent The Practice of Dissident Terrorism Terrorist Targets and Weapons Dissidents and the New Terrorism Chapter Summary Key Terms and Concepts Recommended Readings Chapter 7: Religious Terrorism Learning Objectives Historical Perspectives on Religious Violence The Practice of Religious Terrorism Trends and Projections Chapter Summary Key Terms and Concepts Recommended Readings Chapter 8: International Terrorism Learning Objectives Understanding International Terrorism International Terrorist Networks The International Dimension of the New Terrorism Chapter Summary Key Terms and Concepts Recommended Readings Chapter 9: Domestic Terrorism in the United States Learning Objectives Are “Hate Crimes” in the United States Acts of Terrorism? Left-Wing Extremism in the United States Left-Wing Terrorism in the United States Right-Wing Extremism in the United States Right-Wing Terrorism in the United States Understanding the Persistence of Violent Ideologies in the United States Chapter Summary Key Terms and Concepts Recommended Readings Part III: The Terrorist Battleground Chapter 10: Counterterrorism and the War on Terrorism Learning Objectives The Use of Force Operations Other Than War: Repressive Options Operations Other Than War: Conciliatory Options Legalistic Responses Chapter Summary Key Terms and Concepts Recommended Readings Chapter 11: Homeland Security Learning Objectives Homeland Security in Perspective Homeland Security in the United States Civil Liberties and Securing the Homeland Chapter Summary Key Terms and Concepts Recommended Readings Chapter 12: Future Trends and Projections Learning Objectives What Does the Future Hold? Revisiting the War on Terrorism Chapter Summary Key Terms and Concepts Recommended Readings Appendix: Map References Glossary Notes Index
