Did the 9/11 attacks on the US usher in a new age of mass-casualty terrorism and war on 'terrorist groups of a global reach? Adrian Guelke questions whether terrorism has evolved into a new form of political violence or whether it remains essentially unchanged, with violent acts by small groups pursuing their struggles against 'imperialism' and the West. He explores the varying perceptions of, and reactions to, violent acts in the developed and developing worlds both within and across national boundaries and examines how 'terrorist' groups join the peace process and take their part in state, society and 'legitimate' government.This stimulating and strongly-argued interpretation of terrorism uncovers its theoretical and practical mainsprings and shows that 9/11, the subsequent attacks in London, Madrid, Bali, and even the concept of a global war on terrorism, may have changed perceptions and increased the fear of mass-casualties, but have not altered its basic nature. The study is now even more vital for students, policy-makers, those involved in politics and conflict resolution and, especially, general readers.
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Questions whether terrorism has evolved into a new form of political violence or whether it remains essentially unchanged, with violent acts by small groups pursuing their struggles against 'imperialism' and the West. This book explores the varying perceptions of, and reactions to, violent acts in the developed and developing worlds.
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"'...worth reading for the fresh perspective it brings to a poorly understood phenomenon Guelke brings uncommon rigour and insight to his work..challenges many long-held assumptions and forces the readers to consider the concept of terrorism in a new and more critical light.' -Bruce Hoffman, Intelligence and National Security 'In lucid and rational arguments..Guelke asks whether the very term 'terrorism' can still have a clear meaning and whether it is rendered less effective as a political weapon by the rehabilitation of former terrorists as modern-day statesman.' -Financial Times"
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781845118037
Publisert
2008-10-30
Utgiver
Vendor
I.B. Tauris
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
134 mm
Aldersnivå
05, UP
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
256

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Biographical note

Adrian Guelke is Professor of Comparative Politics at the Centre for the Study of Ethnic Conflict, Queen's University, Belfast. He is the author of South Africa in Transition and Terrorism and Global Disorder (both published by IB Tauris).