Chronologies of Modern Terrorism (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780765620477)

Concise yet comprehensive, this one-volume reference examines the history of terrorism in the modern world, including its origins and development, and terrorist acts by groups and individuals from the French Revolution to today. Organized thematically and regionally, it outlines major developments in conflicts that involved terrorism, the history of terrorist groups, key aspects of counterterrorist policy, and specific terrorist incidents.Initial chapters explore terrorism as a social force, and analyze the use of terrorism as a political tool, both historically and in the contemporary world. Subsequent chapters focus on different parts of the world and consider terrorism as a part of larger disputes. Each chapter begins with a historical introduction and analysis of the topic or region, followed by one or more chronologies that trace events within political and social contexts. A glossary, selected bibliography, and detailed index are also included.

Author: Barry Rubin,Judith Colp Rubin
ISBN-10: 0765620472
ISBN-13: 9780765620477
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2007
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.35lbs
Size: 10.06h x 8.34w x 1.13d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Supplements 11/15/2007 pg. 30
Booklist 07/01/2008 pg. 81
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2008 pg. 194