Terrorism: The Essential Reference Guide

ISBN 10: 1440856281 / ISBN 13: 9781440856280

Published by ABC-CLIO, 2018

In. Seller Inventory # ria9781440856280_new

Synopsis:

As the rise of ISIS demonstrates, terrorist groups continue to destabilize vital regions around the world. This book features a series of introductory essays addressing how terrorism has evolved, spanning centuries to focus ultimately on the advent of modern terrorism, which has taken place from 1968 to the present. It discusses the emerging challenges presented by the proliferation of violent non-state actors, including Al Qaeda and ISIS. In addition, it explores exactly what has motivated terrorists and speculates as to how terrorism may continue to evolve.The core of Terrorism: The Essential Reference Guide comprises A-Z entries on terrorist organizations, major terrorist attacks, and prominent terrorist leaders. The work concludes with a carefully selected group of primary source documents essential to understanding the contemporary terrorist landscape and a detailed timeline that will help readers to place significant terrorism-related events in their proper context.

About the Author: Colin P. Clarke, PhD, is a political scientist at the RAND Corporation, where his research focuses on terrorism and insurgency.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Terrorism: The Essential Reference Guide
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New