From Freedom Fighters to Terrorists: Women and Political Violence (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780754672258)

Women have participated in political violence throughout history, yet the concept of women as active proponents and perpetrators of political violence and terrorism is not widely accepted. Viewed as being forced by partners, sexually abused or brainwashed, the possibility of political motives is not often considered. Paige Whaley Eager addresses this to establish whether the stereotypical view is misplaced. She utilizes a framework to analyze women engaged in political violence in different contexts in order to examine structural variables, ideological goals of the organization and personal factors which contribute to involvement. Case study rich, this informative book provides an indispensable guide to examining women's role in left/right wing engagement, ethno-nationalist/separatist violence, guerrilla movements and suicide bombers.

Author: Paige Whaley Eager
ISBN-10: 0754672255
ISBN-13: 9780754672258
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 04/16/2008
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d

Review Citation(s):
Chronicle of Higher Education 08/08/2008 pg. 18
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2008 pg. 148