{"product_id":"force-of-words-the-logic-of-terrorist-threats-columbia-studies-in-terrorism-and-irregular-warfare-9780231193696","title":"Force of Words  The Logic of Terrorist Threats","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForce of Words is a groundbreaking examination of the role of threats in terrorist strategies that explains the broader purpose and meaning of terrorist propaganda. Joseph M. Brown explains how terrorist groups tailor their threats so that the desired political message is sent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrown offers the first comprehensive scholarly study of how terrorists use words to coerce, warn, inspire fear, legitimate, negotiate, and ultimately change the perceptions and behavior of governments and the general public. His rich case studies combine impressive fieldwork and sophisticated quantitative analysis to skillfully explain the threats of some of the world’s most prominent terrorist organizations. -- Peter Krause, author of \u003ci\u003eRebel Power: Why National Movements Compete, Fight, and Win\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerrorism has always been about more than violence. It involves projecting the constant threat of that violence. In this superb book, Brown explores the warnings, pledges, hoaxes, and bluffs that prove terrorists know just how much power and control lie in their use of language. \u003ci\u003eForce of Words\u003c\/i\u003e is a remarkable, innovative resource for students and practitioners of counterterrorism worldwide. -- John Horgan, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Psychology of Terrorism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoseph M. Brown is an excellent terrorism scholar. He has found an area of terrorism that is both fundamental to the subject and yet largely unaddressed in the academic literature. \u003ci\u003eForce of Words\u003c\/i\u003e offers the first unified theoretical account of terrorist threats in the world. -- Max Abrahms, author of \u003ci\u003eRules for Rebels: The Science of Victory in Militant History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion, \u003ci\u003eForce of Words\u003c\/i\u003e represents a major achievement. It is unquestionably the most sophisticated assessment of terrorist threats to date. The book also stands as a leading work in the area of terrorist signaling—an important but often overlooked aspect of extremist violence. At its core, \u003ci\u003eForce of Words\u003c\/i\u003e is not simply a book about terrorist tactics and targeting. Rather, it is a discerning examination of extremist groups’ specific goals that demonstrates how radical organizations use violence and threats of violence to try to influence civilians and governments. For these reasons, the book is a must-read for anyone interested in non-state terrorism. * Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books *\u003cbr\u003eWell researched, clearly argued, and takes the study of communications from the sidelines to a center position in terrorism studies. * Choice *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e1. Threats: A Theoretical Framework\u003cbr\u003e2. The Provisional IRA: A Full Spectrum of Threats\u003cbr\u003e3.  ETA and the Tamil Tigers: Comparable Threats for Social Control and  Negotiation; Contrasting Threats for Legitimacy, Disruption, and  Advantage\u003cbr\u003e4. The MRTA and the Shining Path: Common Enemy; Virtually No Threat in Common\u003cbr\u003e5.  The Taliban, ISIL, and Boko Haram: Comparable Threats for Social  Control; Contrasting Threats for Legitimacy, Negotiation,  Aggrandizement, and Advantage\u003cbr\u003e6. Quantitative Analysis: When to Expect Truthful Warnings\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eAppendix\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003eIndex","brand":"Columbia University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400343822679,"sku":"9780231193696","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780231193696.jpg?v=1730470445","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/force-of-words-the-logic-of-terrorist-threats-columbia-studies-in-terrorism-and-irregular-warfare-9780231193696","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}