This new academic textbook provides an innovative and in-depth explanation of terrorism. It helps readers to better understand terrorism by analyzing its history and causes, as well as the subjective and political uses of the term. The book addresses terrorism in all its forms, including state terrorism and far-right terrorism. It assesses existing approaches to countering terrorism, explaining why these have failed to tackle the problem. Finally, it develops a new and more effective approach to dealing with terrorism, one that addresses its causes.
The book draws on critical terrorism studies, while also incorporating mainstream terrorism research. Unlike most existing texts, it approaches terrorism as a form of political violence that can only be understood – and resolved – in its context of conflict.
A wealth of case material from around the world is used throughout the book, which also contains exercises, reading questions and other pedagogical resources.
Inspection copies for lecturers can be ordered from Sage Publishers. The book can be purchased at Sage, Amazon, bol.com, and elsewhere.
Willemijn Verkoren 