Political Violence 2009 (UK)

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New Textbooks and Recommended Reading 2009 KEY TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCE

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Handbook of Terrorism Research Research, Theories and Concepts Edited by Alex Schmid, University of St. Andrews, UK, Albert J. Jongman, Ministry of Defence, the Netherlands and Eric Price, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria This book is a new edition of the most comprehensive existing reference book on political terrorism, previously published to great acclaim in 1984. It is a monumental collection of definitions, conceptual frameworks, paradigmatic formulations, and bibliographic sources, which has been revised and updated as a resource for the expanding community of researchers on the subject of terrorism. This Handbook surpasses the previous edition in both scope and importance. Handbook of Terrorism Research will be essential reading for all students of terrorism, political science and security studies, as well as policy makers and professionals in the security field. Selected Contents: Introduction 1. Terrorism and Related Concepts 2. Theories 3. Data and Databases on Domestic and International terrorism 4. Literature of Terrorism 5. Bibliography of Political Terrorism 6. World Directory of Terrorist Organizations 7. Glossary. Index October 2009: 246x174: 700pp Hb: 978-0-415-41157-8: £95.00 US $190.00

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Terrorism Studies A Reader Edited by John Horgan, Pennsylvania State University, USA This comprehensive new Reader in Terrorism Studies seeks to equip the aspiring student, based anywhere in the world, with a comprehensive introduction to the study of terrorism. Containing many of the most influential and groundbreaking studies from the world’s leading authorities on terrorism, drawn from several disciplines, and edited by one of the world’s leading experts, John Horgan, this book is the essential companion for the student of terrorism and political violence. It will be essential reading for undergraduate students of terrorism and political violence, and recommended reading for students of security studies, international relations and political science in general. Selected Contents: Studying Terrorism: An Introduction John Horgan. Section 1: Terrorism in Historical Context. Section 2: Definitions. Section 3: Understanding and Explaining Terrorism. Section 4: Terrorist Movements. Section 5: Terrorist Behaviour. Section 6: Fanaticism and Suicidal Terrorism. Section 7: Counterterrorism. Section 8: Current Trends in Terrorism. Section 9: The Future of Terrorism. Conclusions May 2009: 246x174: 480pp Hb: 978-0-415-45504-6: £90.00 Pb: 978-0-415-45505-3: £24.99 • AVAILABLE AS AN INSPECTION COPY

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