The history of terrorism stretches back nearly two thousand years and terrorism, both in the forms of terrorist groups and terror regimes, is an inherent part of the modern world: from Anarchist groups to al-Qaida; from Hitler's Germany and SS to al-Bashir's Sudan and Janjaweed militias. It is a subject of high current interest that is rarely out of the news (not least as the legacy of '9/11') and it is also of enduring interest.

As a new volume in the Seminar Studies series, Terrorism has been brought up-to-date and now looks at both contemporary terrorism and its historical antecedents, providing a much needed introduction to the subject.

An approachable guide, supported by documentary source material, to terrorism across the world how it differs in various contexts, and what characteristics distinguish all its manifestations from other forms of warfare and violence.

About the Author

Rosemary O'Kane is Emeritus Professor of Comparative Political Theory in the School of Politics, International Relations and Theory at Keele University. She has written many book on revolutions, military regimes, terror states and democratization.

Reviews

"Sweeping in its historical overview and authoritative in its scholarship, O'Kane's latest book is an excellent introduction to the complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is terrorism. Written in an engaging and student-friendly style, ... this will be a core text book for students in the areas of terrorism studies and conflict ... this book is a concise, authoritative and invaluable introduction and guide."

- Dr John Barry, Queens University Belfast.

Book Information
ISBN 9781408282571
Author Rosemary O'Kane
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 372g
Dimensions(mm) 168mm * 238mm * 11mm