2004, ISBN: 0313325782

[EAN: 9780313325786], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Bloomsbury Academic], MILITARY, From Booklist Reference works on terrorism and extremist groups have proliferated over the past severa… Más…

[EAN: 9780313325786], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Bloomsbury Academic], MILITARY, From Booklist Reference works on terrorism and extremist groups have proliferated over the past several years. This one offers a general survey in seven chapters, ranging from the philosophy of terror and the historical and global background of the subject to case studies (a 1906 U.S. lynching, the 1972 Olympics massacre, the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan in the twentieth century, and 9/11). Content is based on recent secondary sources and many Web sites (accessed March and April 2004). The chapter on terrorist groups has A-Z descriptions of approximately 35 groups, including lesser-known organizations such as the Gray Wolves of Turkey and the Red Hand Defenders of Northern Ireland. Following the chapters are a 54-page chronology from 1831 through 2003 and a selection of documents including Osama Bin Laden statements, UN positions, and speeches by President Bush. A bibliography at the end of each chapter and a selected general bibliography enable the student to research further. The index is accurate, the writing is lively and clear (such as in the chapter on weapons of mass destruction), and black-and-white photos enhance the book. Encyclopedia of Terrorism (Facts On File, 2002) provides an A-Z approach, with the focus on post-World War II events. Encyclopedia of World Terrorism (Sharpe, 2003) is a global and historical work looking especially at the contemporary period. Although lacking the depth of these resources, the current work will be useful for secondary students and the general public seeking an accessible overview as well as highlights of the subject. It is recommended for high-school and public libraries. Libraries with more extensive resources may want to consider it for circulation rather than reference. Arthur MeyersCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved Product Description The attacks of September 11, 2001, thrust terrorism to the forefront of critical issues facing the contemporary world and caused Americans to stop thinking of terrorist acts as rare, isolated events. This timely, accessible book examines the phenomenon of terrorism, discussing the methods, tactics, and weapons used by terrorists and exploring the attraction that terrorism holds for many individuals, groups, and movements. Whether seeking to learn more about a specific terrorist group or act, researching the potential use of weapons of mass destruction by terrorists, or searching for primary documents on the subject this is an essential resource.The book begins by defining terrorism and exploring the ruthless philosophy that underlies it. It provides a narrative history and chronology of world terrorism; describes the most important terrorist groups, both past and present; and details four historically important terrorist acts-a 1906 lynching in Tennessee, a massive flaunting of power by the Ku Klux Klan from 1915 to 1925, Black September's attack on Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics in 1972, and the traumatic events of September 11, 2001-that illustrate the key strategies that terrorists employ and the wide range of goals that motivates them. It also includes a number of significant primary documents, ranging from official government overviews of the terrorist threat and international agreements related to terrorism, to presidential declarations on the subject and statements issued by terrorists themselves, in which they attempt to clarify their own motivations and intentions. Review ?[U]seful for secondary students and the general public seeking an accesible overview as well as highlights of the subject. It is recommended for high-school and public public libraries.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin?As befits an introductory work of this kind, these chapters are short, broadly informative, and the writing clear and accessible. In the course of them Kronenwetter also raises interesting questions about how the boundaries of legitimate and illegitimate violence are to be policed, about how, Books<

2004, ISBN: 0313325782

[EAN: 9780313325786], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [SC: 4.67], [PU: Bloomsbury 3PL], Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stick… Más…

[EAN: 9780313325786], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [SC: 4.67], [PU: Bloomsbury 3PL], Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers, Books<