For courses in Terrorism. Taking an unbiased approach, this book offers a lens into the history and status of terrorism around the world. Written from a global perspective, it addresses different regions of the world and the terrorist groups that originate there. Featuring new maps and photo art, this edition clearly shows students where terrorism exists and how prevalent it is today. Its systems approach explores various elements of terrorism, terrorists, and their motives and its wide range of current topics make the text suitable for all disciplines and points of view.
| ISBN | 0135006376 | | Pages | 576 | | ISBN13 | 9780135006375
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Pearson Education (US) | | Weight (grammes) | 1173 | | Imprint | Prentice Hall | | Published in | Upper Saddle River | | Format | Hardback | | Previous ISBN | 9780131961838 | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2009 | | Height (mm) | 254 | | Library of Congress | 2008046438 | | Width (mm) | 203 | | DEWEY | 303.625 | | Spine width (mm) | 25 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Academic level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate |
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PART I: THE DEFINITONS AND HISTORY OF TERRORISM 1. In Search of a Definition for Terrorism 2. A Brief History of Terrorism PART II: TERRORISM AROUND THE WORLD 3. The United States of America 4. Canada and the Caribbean 5. Great Britain and Northern Ireland 6. Western Europe 7. Eastern Europe and the Balkans 8. North Africa and the Middle East 9. The Persian Gulf 10. Northeast, Central, and Southern Africa 11. Southern and Southeast Asia 12. The Pacific Rim 13. Latin America and South America PART III: THE WAR ON TERROR 14. Countering Terrorism 15. The Future and the War against Terrrorism
BOOK REVIEW: Jeremy R. Spindlove and Clifford E. Simonsen, "Terrorism Today: The Past, The Players, The Future, " (Prentice-Hall, Inc.), 2009. Prentice-Hall's stimulating textbook, "Terrorism Today," offers a commanding contribution concerning the enduring role of terrorism on the world stage. The book's emphasis addresses the past, significant players, and future implications of a struggle that threatens the world's safety and security. Well chosen themes provide excellent scholarly content concerning the role of international terrorism. Jeremy R. Spindlove and Clifford E. Simonsen bring their professional and academic expertise to the prominent Fourth Edition. In addition, the authors' efforts offer excellent research methodology and critical thinking applications. The organization of the text helps facilitate appropriate learning progressions and content retention. "Terrorism Today" is divided into three major parts, and includes fifteen chapters. The textbook makes an impressive co
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