Terrorism (Elgar Mini Series)

Product Description 'Rosemary O'Kane's collection provides a unique and invaluable service. She shows that systematic academic studies of the use of terror started over 50 years ago, that they have encompassed regimes of terror as well as non-state terrorism, and that scholars analysing problems of democratic response to terrorism have constantly warned against the twin perils of over-reaction, which undermines democracy and human rights of law, and under-reaction, which would allow the terrorists to threaten public security and the rule of law. It should be on the booklists for all serious courses in terrorism studies.'- Paul Wilkinson, University of St. Andrews, UKThis two-volume set presents a comprehensive selection of some of the most significant published papers and articles on terrorism.The collection examines terrorism from a variety of perspectives, including state terror. Beginning with a section on concepts of terrorism, it first considers the causes and nature of regimes of terror. It then concentrates on terrorist groups in society and in a search for explanations, it investigates the relationship between terrorism and religion, the underlying causes for the rise of terrorist groups and the relation of these groups to new social movements. Psychological and rational choice explanations are also explored. Several articles study the organization of terrorist groups and their strategy and tactics. A final section deals with methods of counteracting terrorism.The editor has written an authoritative introduction which highlights the centrality to terrorism of the killing of innocents and draws important lessons from the topics covered in the collection.46 articles, dating from 1964 to 2002 Contributors include: M. Crenshaw, D. della Porta, V. Moghadam, J.M. Post, D.C. Rapoport, A. Rathbone, C. Rowley, T. Sandler, E.V. Walter, P. Wilkinson Review 'O'Kane (comparative political theory, Keele U., UK) has collected 46 previously published articles that span the gamut of issues concerning terrorism. The material is divided into thematic sections, with topics including concepts, regimes of terror, terrorist groups and religion, underlying causes of terrorist groups, the impact of new social movements, pyschological explanations, rational choice explanations, and counteracting terrorism. Among the authors represented are Donatella della Porta, Jerrold M. Post, Paul Wilkinson, Martha Crenshaw, and David C. Rapoport. O'Kane includes four of her own articles as well, including those on Cambodia; the causes of state construction in France, Russia, and China; and state building in Ethiopia, Iran, and Nicaragua. The articles are presented in facsimile of the original. Name index only.' --Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)'[T]his edition should be on the book lists for all serious courses in terrorism studies. Especially today, when institutes and research centres are newly established to specialize in terrorism research, we should not neglect the knowledge that has already been elaborated and accumulated on this phenomenon. As we know, the view is better from the shoulders of giants.' --Matenia Sirseloudi, Ethnic Conflict Research Digest'This two-volume set could be considered the mother of all terrorism compilations since its 950+ pages provide a discerning selection of readings on the topic of terrorism. . . For those with an abiding interest in the topic of terrorism and a need for historic precedents in order to understand the present situation, this set of readings would be a valuable addition to their personal library. . . It would appear to be a worthwhile asset for a specialized research center or project team with an ongoing interest in terrorism research.' --Clare B. Rubin, Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management About the Author Edited byRosemary H.T. O'Kane, Professor of Comparative Political Theory, School of Politics, International Relations and Philoso