{"product_id":"essentials-of-terrorism-9781071814048","title":"Essentials of Terrorism","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaptivating, concise, and accessible,\u003cstrong\u003eE\u003cem\u003essentials of Terrorism: Concepts and Controversies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ecovers key foundational topics by defining terrorism and introducing its history and causes. Author\u003cstrong\u003eGus Martin\u003c\/strong\u003eintroduces readers to the modern landscape of terrorism and discusses terrorist environments (domestic, international, religious, etc.), as well as tactics, targets, and counterterrorism. Included in the\u003cstrong\u003eSixth Edition\u003c\/strong\u003eis an added focus on U.S. hate crimes and homeland security, in addition to new introductory discussions, information, and data throughout each chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 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","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738200289623,"sku":"9781071814048","price":97.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781071814048.jpg?v=1723811811","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/essentials-of-terrorism-9781071814048","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}