Global Terrorism

This textbook is a comprehensive introduction to global terrorism, helping students to understand the history, politics, ideologies and strategies of both contemporary and older terrorist groups. Written in a clear and accessible style, each chapter explains a different aspect of terrorism and illustrates this with a wide variety of case studies from across the world.The unique combination of a genuinely historical focus and truly global coverage make this the ideal introductory textbook for anyone studying terrorism, or the general reader with an interest in the key issue facing 21st century society.