Understanding Terrorism in America

1. Auflage 2002
ISBN: 978-0-415-27765-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 228 mm, Gewicht: 327 g

Reihe: Extremism and Democracy

Christopher Hewitt's comprehensive book surveys the characteristics and causes of terrorism and governmental responses to it. He also examines the organizational structure of terrorist networks, how they are financed and their ideological agendas. Groups covered include: Islamic fundamentalists, white and black racists, black nationalists, revolutionary communists, neo-Nazis, militant Jewish groups, anti-abortionists and émigré groups. This book is essential reading for students of American politics and terrorism. It also provides a highly readable account for interested readers wishing to know more about a topic which has recently become tragically relevant to world affairs.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hewitt, Christopher

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Gewalt Terrorismus, Religiöser Fundamentalismus
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I - The Latest Atrocity Part II - Before September 11th: American Terrorism since the 1950s Part III - The Political Context of American Terrorism Part IV - The Organisational Dynamics of Terrorism Part V - The Terrorists Part VI - Dealing with Terrorists Part VII - Impacts and Consequences Part VIII - The Future of Terrorism in America

Über Autor(innen)

Christopher Hewitt is Professor of Sociology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA.